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SUMMER FESTIVALS

OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THIS SUMMER'S MUST-SEE FESTIVALS Edmonton Folk Music Festival // 10 Found Festival // 12

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY// 5

ART // 6

FOLK FEST // 10

102 AVENUE BIKE ROUTE PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING The City of Edmonton is hosting a pre-construction meeting for the 102 Avenue Bike Route. The construction area for 2017 includes 102 Avenue from 111 Street to Clifton Place.

Wednesday, May 3 5-8 PM

Robertson Wesley United Church 10330 84 Avenue

The 102 Avenue Bike Route runs from 111 Street to 136 Street and will connect the communities of Downtown, Oliver, Westmount and Glenora. Construction of the shared-use path from 136 Street to Connaught Drive was completed in 2016. Construction of the remainder of the route is expected to be complete in 2017, provided that utility work is complete in a timely fashion. This is an opportunity for residents to become more familiar with the project and construction details. City staff will be on hand to answer questions.

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FRONT // 3 DISH // 4 ARTS // 5 FESTIVALS // 9 FILM // 19 MUSIC // 20

BOOGIE PATROL // 20

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POLITICALINTERFERENCE

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Strange times in Alberta

Left wing should question praise from CEOs and World Bank

ast week provided Albertans with one of those strange moments where you look around and wonder if maybe you slipped off into an alternate dimension while you were sleeping. The cause of this existential confusion and uncertainty? A pair of news stories that emerged within 48 hours of each other, heaping praise on the Alberta government’s energy and climate policies. Not that seeing people praise the Alberta government’s policies is a strange occurrence in and of itself—it is actually quite common in many circles. What was surreal about these endorsements was their source, a panel of energy CEOs and bigwigs speaking at a Calgary Chamber of Commerce event, and the

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World Bank. The energy bigwigs, including Cenovus CEO Brian Ferguson whose company just doubled down on the Alberta oil sands by buying $17.7 billion worth of ConocoPhillips’ Canadian assets, highlighted the fact that, in their view, Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan strikes the perfect balance between working to reduce emissions and providing incentives for innovation and growth in the industry. The panel applauded the level and structure of the carbon levy, the approach to the electricity market and the virtual subsidies that will reward companies able to innovate and cut costs while increasing production. The World Bank piece—a nine-minute

video and short write-up—was titled “The Courage of Leadership: The Making of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan.” It is a feel-good piece celebrating the process by which the Alberta Government was able to bring industry and environmentalists together. Despite growing tensions and acrimony between the two sides, they crafted a compromise that would both cap emissions and ensure continued growth of the industry. The piece sets the entire process, and the resulting policy, as an example that other jurisdictions can learn from to move climate policy and economic growth forward. What was disconcerting was seeing longtime lefties—people who have

dustry while reducing the amount to the environment over time. A compromise between the needs of the environment and the wants of the industry.

never breaks through the 25 percent ceiling. And the hard-right, anti-immigrant, anti-EU “Alternative for Germany” party has lost its leader and one-third of its popular support in the past month.

comes of the rich and the rest. The rest of the West has not been immune to this political fashion, but it has been far less prominent in the countries of the European Union (and even in deviant anglophone countries like Canada and New Zealand). Now the disparity in incomes between the one percent and the 99 percent has grown so great in the heartlands of the Anglosphere that the political chickens are coming home to roost. The response in both the United States and the United Kingdom is not real populism, which for all its faults does at least try to shrink income inequalities. It is standard right-wing politics in a populist style, using nationalism to distract the victims from the fact these governments actually serve the rich. Move along, please. Nothing new to see here.

The question that seems to get lost in all of this is whether climate change and the needs of the environment are things that we can or should be compromising? Are there areas where compromise doesn’t really make sense? Perhaps that’s why the praise from a group of CEOs and the World Bank felt so odd and confusing to me. It felt like these folks were celebrating the fact they get to keep punching us in the face, and we were somehow supposed to be celebrating the fact that we are now getting punched far less often than we were before. The fact so many on the left appeared happily willing to celebrate just that highlights what strange times in Alberta we are living in today.

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'Populist wave' is breaking

French election proves differences between patriotism and nationalism

spent decades criticizing and fighting against the policy proposals of the oil industry and the World Bank—proudly and uncritically sharing these endorsements on social media as an indicator of success for an ostensibly social democratic government. How does one go from criticizing the economic and political power of the extractives industry and the role of the World Bank in increasing extreme inequality everywhere, to celebrating when those same groups heartily endorse your policies at home? Shouldn’t endorsement by those groups result in a questioning of those policies rather than a celebration of them? Ultimately, both the CEOs and the World Bank focused their praise around the notions of compromise and balance. By not fully giving in to the demands of one side or the other—so the narrative goes—the government was able to ensure continued growth for the in-

n his speech on Sunday night, Emmanuel Macron, the potential next president of France, said “I want to become ... the president of the patriots in the face of the threat from the nationalists.” The distinction would be lost on most Trump supporters in the United States and on the “Little Englanders” who voted for Brexit in Britain, but it’s absolutely clear to the French, and indeed to most Europeans. In the United States, the preferred word is “patriot,” but it usually just means “nationalist,” with flags flaunted and slogans chanted. “America First” says Trump, and the crowd replies, “USA all the way!” You can’t imagine a British election rally doing that—the United Kingdom is too close to mainland Europe, where that sort of thing ended very badly—

but the English nationalism behind Brexit was painfully obvious. For some in both countries, it’s actually “white nationalism,” but even the many nonracists who voted for Trump or Brexit draw the line at the border or the water’s edge. There’s “us,” and on the far side there’s “them.” The French men and women who voted for Macron understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism very well. They will have to vote for Macron again in the run-off election on May 7, when his opponent will be the neo-fascist candidate, Marine Le Pen. In that round they will be joined by almost all the people who voted for other presidential candidates in the first round. She is a nationalist, they are patriots. Not all Europeans are immune to that kind of nationalism or political

phenomena. Otherwise politicians like Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders in the Netherlands and Beppo Grillo in Italy could not exist—but they remain a minority almost everywhere. That was not obvious four months ago. After the Brexit vote last June and Trump’s election in November, Europe’s ultra-nationalists were convinced their moment had finally come—and many observers feared they were right. Brexit seemed like the first step towards the break-up of the European Union, and from the Netherlands to Austria it felt like the fascists were at the door. Not so. Wilders’ party gained only a few seats in last month’s Dutch election and remains very much a minority taste. Le Pen is no closer to the French presidency than her openly fascist father was 15 years ago—the National Front vote

The “populist wave” that seemed to be sweeping through Western politics turns out to be merely a storm in the much smaller teacup known as the “Anglosphere.” It’s only known this way to Europeans, who use the word, often tinged with contempt, to describe the deregulated economies and marketobsessed politics of the post-Reagan United States and post-Thatcher United Kingdom. (Australia occasionally gets an honourable mention.) For a quarter of a century the politics of the Anglosphere have been subservient to “the market” even when purportedly left-wing leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair were in power. The result, as you would expect, has been somewhat higher economic growth rates, and a rapidly widening gulf between the in-

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Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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REVUE // VEGAN

DISH

WIDE-RANGING VEGAN CUISINE Loma House's sprawling menu is not one to be overlooked

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am averse to the term “mock meat” in relation to Edmonton’s few, but mighty vegan dining-out options. Given the dishes at such venues are often based on Asian cuisines that boast a prominent vein of vegetarianism, it seems totally legit to make curried this or Szechuan that with soy or mushroom protein or textured wheat gluten rather than chicken, cow or pig. No one is trying to deceive you into thinking you’re eating meat. So rather than just being for vegans, vegan restaurants should be attractive to anyone who wants to experience the widest possible range of things you can eat, provided they do a good job of making it. The beloved Padmanadi and its Vietnamese counterpart Veggie Garden are fine examples of this style of food done well. (Vegan food purveyors like the Buckingham, the Sailin’ On food truck and Arcadia are their own category and will be

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held for consideration at a later date.) Perhaps owing to its out-of-the-way location, I’d managed to overlook Loma House for a number of years. Well, no longer. Loma House sits inconspicuously in a newish Mill Woods strip mall cheek by jowl with dentists, hair, nail and lash stylists and a psychic/astrologer. A high ceiling and storefront windows make it feel bigger than it is. The humble, but homey decor bespeaks a family-run business, and there’s an aura of meticulous cleanliness I’ve noticed in many vegan restaurants. Like vegan restaurants of its ilk, Loma House doesn’t serve alcohol. The menu is, to say the least, sprawling, in part because of the lengthy list of appetizers, sides (which also appear to be appetizers), soups, dim sum items, clay pots, bento boxes, combo meals, entrees, desserts and housemade beverages. Four of us managed

to negotiate a meal out of all that, with advice from the server about not filling up on appetizers. Good call. We started with the enoki mushroom rolls ($7), numerous little bundles of the spindly fungi bound by a strip of seaweed, fried in tempura batter and given a sweet-savoury drizzle. We also got roti canai ($5), the crispflaky fried pan bread of Malaysia, served with a coconut curry dip, in what seemed a generous portion for the money. My palate was amused. For entrees, we ordered the red curry mutton, kung pao chicken and spicy eggplant ($13 each), which came with rice. We paid an extra $1.50 to sample the house “purple rice,” a mix of brown, black and red rice cooked with pearl barley that seemed heartier than your standard starch. Curried vegan mutton from the late, pioneering Oriental Veggie House

Loma House 9142 23 Ave., 780-466-8391 lomahousevegexpress.com

was my initiation into this style of vegan food many years ago and Loma House’s Thai-inspired variant got the chewy not-mutton and lightly browned potato chunks in mild, but aromatic coconut gravy, exactly right. The kung pao soy nuggets—more toothsome than they sound—were the centre of the spiciest dish, which also boasted soya sauceimbued broccoli, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, celery and baby corn. One thing about vegans: they know how to cook vegetables. The spicy eggplant was a touch less spicy than the kung pao, but the tender sections of stirfried Japanese aubergine still made the lips tingle, and the eponymous vegetable was carefully cooked to not get too greasy. With mango-papaya-pineapple smoothies ($5.50) and mango bubble teas ($4.75) that should have

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been plenty, but we wanted to see how Loma House handled dessert. Their coconut/almond milk panna cotta ($4.50) with raspberry syrup was surpassingly creamy and not too sweet—the actual vegans at the table were suitably impressed. Likewise, the rich vegan chocolate pudding, served in a small teacup topped with a couple of fresh raspberries, was better than “dairy-free” would lead you to believe. And for $3.50, how could you not order it? I doubt I’ll have to say much more to convince vegans to go give Loma House a try, but I hope omnivores will give it a try too. You can call it “mock meat,” but there’s no doubt it’s real, tasty food.

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PREVUE // THEATRE

ob Baker’s 17-year tenure as the Citadel Theatre’s artistic director may have wrapped last summer, but his connection to the company and Edmonton’s theatre community persists with Sense and Sensibility—the final production he’s directing this season. Baker asked local playwright Tom Wood to adapt Jane Austen’s literary classic to the stage, because it’s more than a romantic comedy of manners. “It’s got a lot of edge to it,” Baker says. “It’s got a lot of pain in it, it’s got a lot of heart in it. So I thought it would be a great production for the Citadel to present, but also for the participants of the Citadel Banff Program.” The nine-year-old Citadel Theatre Banff Program—which Baker conceived—allows theatre professionals to engage in practice that’s more rigorous than what they receive from regular rehearsal. As a result, it’s a coveted learning opportunity. For Sense and Sensibility, Baker auditioned 368 actors from across the country before selecting 12 to study with him in Banff. “A lot of actors train in theatre school and then get zero training after that,” Baker says. “Then they go into the profession, and rehearsal periods are very short, so they don't get to explore much. They just get shows up really quickly and perform them. So, for professional actors to go back to the training laboratory and challenge their own skills and find new ones, it’s really exciting.”

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The Banff program's cast channels that excitement and exploration into a months-long preparation for the show. “We practised up their skills in handling the kind of text that is necessary for the play, and period manners and period movements,” Baker says. “We enhanced their skill sets so that when we start rehearsal, they're already immersed in the world of the show.” One reason Baker stepped away from his role as artistic director was to make room for his longtime love of teaching—something he says he continues to practise as a director. “Often—when you're directing a play—you find yourself in a way guiding, coaching and teaching to get people to certain emotional states or to get them to increase their stamina, or to get them to be more agile in their thinking,” Baker says. Performers reaching pinnacle potential is essential for Sense and Sensibility to work. Austen’s text posed a familiar challenge to adapter and frequent collaborator, Tom Wood. In 2008, Baker and Wood previously produced Austen's Pride and Prejudice for the stage. “She's a tricky novelist to adapt because she writes a lot of interior thoughts and a lot of letters,” Baker says. “It’s challenging because it’s a novel on stage. You take something that could take you four or five days to read, and you have to do it in two and a half hours.”

Until Sun., May 14 (7:30 pm, 1:30 pm weekend matinees) Sense and Sensibility Citadel's Shoctor Theatre $25-$108 The play's scenes are rooted in real emotion, featuring brief flashbacks of essential correspondences. Baker says it shows the various facets Austen carved into each character. “She was quite a humanist,” he says. “Her characters are always three-dimensional. No one’s perfect, or no one’s just evil. They have lots of different colours. You have flawed heroins and redemptive villains.” Baker feels that's what makes the adaptation feel immediate and relatable. “What I think makes a period show relevant is how much you connect to the human part of it,” he says. “You can set it in 1795 and have authentic costumes, but it’s the pain you're going through, it’s she joy you’re going through—if the situation is full of life and heart, then it could be happening today.” Bottling that universality for the audience is the task Baker relished during his last production of the year. “You need big muscle to pull that together and tell the story,” Baker says. “I love it as a challenge."

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What are friends for?

Art examines the relationship of three men and a blank canvas

hadow Theatre’s production of Art is less about art, and more a provoking story of three longtime friends pontificating over the artistic merits of a painting that is simply white. Art was originally written by French playwright Yasmina Reza, and is adapted and directed for the Edmonton stage by Shadow Theatre's John Hudson. The play provides a sharp and quick-witted commentary on friendship and the persevering nature of argument—specifically, how rapidly people can change when challenged in their convictions. “It moves at a very quick pace and brings up a lot of questions about friendship and what connects us to people and relationships, specifically how fragile those relationships can be,” says Hudson. The initial squabbles between Marc, Serge and Yvon—played by the highly skilled John Sproule, Glenn Nelson and Frank Zotter, respectively— erupt when Serge spends a large sum of money on a blank painting. From this point on the characters begin to verbally spar amongst each other and elements of their lasting friendship are put at risk.

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“There’s a commentary on the things that bind us as friends—the world of art and the painting are just a catalyst for that,” says Hudson. As the story builds, certain defining traits of the characters begin to seep into the narrative. Their true natures are revealed as thematic elements of resentment, and familiarity amongst peers begin to amplify. “These are very unique and different individuals in terms of how they interact with one another,” says the director. Hudson is invested in the accessibility of the play, as it touches on themes familiar to people of any vocation and identity. This is reflected by the production's various adaptations around the world—including gender reversals. “I think the themes of friendship and what binds us is universal,” Hudson says. He chose to stick to the original format of a three-man cast, not only because of the quick pace, but also the fact all three actors are actual friends outside the theatre. “Their wits are sharp and they get to bring that honesty to the stage," says

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Thur., Apr. 27 to Sun., May 14 (7:30 pm, 2 pm matinees) Art Varscona Theatre $18-$33 Hudson. "These actors slipped into the roles very comfortably.” The familiarity Sproule, Nelson and Zotter bring adds even more weight to the actions. This is shown during the finale, when Yvon and Mark bicker about whether or not the painting has any colour at all. “I wouldn’t say any character is right or wrong. I mean, someone out there has one of those ‘Velvet Elvis’ paintings on their wall. Who is to say that their taste is wrong?” Hudson says. Art aims to be an enjoyable and familiar romp through the delicate nature of friendships, generating conversations about the nature of art and relationships long after the play is over. “I’m most excited to hear the conversations that people have in the bar afterward and see what audiences get to take way from it,” says Hudson.

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BOOK REVUE // SCIENCE FICTION

Not so distant future

Robert J. Sawyer's Quantum Night is a can-con analysis on psychopathy

sychology is a very curious topic. Aside from the inherent redundancy of that statement, pondering our intrinsic value is a fundamental question of life. Think about that. While you are thinking about that, I’ll offer another question: What if what you think you know about yourself is false? This is the kick to the junk that Robert J. Sawyer’s protagonist Jim Marchuk is faced with in Quantum Night. Marchuk is an experimental psychologist working in the realm of

psychopathy at the University of Manitoba. We are introduced to him as he is pulled into court to be an expert witness in a case covering a collection of extremely violent acts in an American prison. Marchuk is a defence witness who is helping to prove that the ringleader of these acts is a psychopath—and therefore not mentally healthy. But, while on the stand, Marchuk is introduced to the fact that he himself has had a psychopathic past that he does not remember. This refreshing Canadian novel tells the reader things they may already know (to paraphrase Orwell), but also things they may not. For example: Canada’s strong history of cutting-edge work in psychopathy. The book itself alludes to both Calgary-born Dr. Bob Hare (the developer of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist used to assess cases of psychopathy) and Dr. Angela Book (author of Psychopathic Traits and the Perception of Victim Vulnerability and Associate Chair of the Department of Psychology at Brock University). These real-life doctors are some of the many reference points Sawyer uses to intertwine both science and fiction.

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This polarizing novel contains themes of utilitarianism and eugenics. It hints that many of us are philosophical zombies without selfcontrol, being manipulated without our knowledge. Sawyer dabbles in a world where those with a functional conscience are few, and are threatened by a majority of psychopaths who control zombie-like mobs. With that said, the flow of this book is natural. Themes are introduced and expressed easily. Even with some dense verbiage and references, the book explains itself well and does not ostracize the reader. This is extremely important due to the heady content Sawyer is trying to get across. In a reality mirror, Quantum Night explores the fears that psychopathic world leaders may be poised to destroy humanity using the mass populations as pawns. I’ll leave that reflection there for you to ponder.

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Romeo and Juliet // Thur., Apr. 27 - Fri. Apr. 28 (7:30 PM) The obvious imagery that comes to mind when you think Romeo and Juliet is dramatic badminton fights, a grand ballroom and a dust buster. According to The Young Company and Apprentices of Toy Guns Dance Theatre, it does. Their rendition of the timeless tragedy features live music, dance, stage fighting, contemporary and classical text, and more that one drop of sweat. Adapted by Jake W. Hastey, dance choreography by Richard Lee and fight choreography by Janine Waddell. (PCL Studio Theatre, $15 general, $10 for students and seniors) Withnail and I, 30th Anniversary Screening // Sun., Apr. 30 (9:30 PM) As cult as a film can be, some people still believe it was filmed in the ‘60s (it was filmed in the mid-’80s). As a send-off to ‘the best decade ever,’ Withnail and I has all the elements a good film should have. This includes vast and copious amounts of drinking (and the drinking game that follows it), the character without a name (‘I’), a famously iconic producer (George Harrison), a wonderful cast (Richard E. Grant beat out Daniel Day-Lewis, Bill Nighy, and Kenneth Branagh for the

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role of Withnail) and many more Google-able tidbits. Also the music ... the effing music! Right—it’s about two out of work actors. (Garneau Theatre, $12) Buddy Wakefield // Mon., May 1 (7 PM) Three-time spoken word world champion Buddy Wakefield will syllabically slam signal sounds from his face cave. After leaving a position as the executive assis-

tant at a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, WA, in 2001, he sold or gave away everything he owned and toured North American poetry venues through 2003. Name a job; he’s probably done it. Name a word; he’s probably said it. Name a place ... how about the Mercury Room? He will be joined by local awesomeness Nasra Adem and Rayanne Haines. (The Mercury Room, $15)

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“Coulda lived some sixty years and straighter than an arrow Toilin’ hard fer joy i’d never know But in sixty years, the books’ll read that Clyde and Bonnie Barrow They drew their lot-and that’s the way we’ll go!”

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Dirt Buffet Cabaret • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St • milezerodance. com • Curated by impresario Ben Gorodetsky, this series is geared towards presenting emerging artists of various artistic backgrounds, in a variety show format, with an audience that expects experimentation and unusual juxtapositions. Each show contains 6 acts • May 11, 9pm • $10 or best offer at the door

Mile Zero Dance Drop-In Dance & Movement Classes • Spazio Performativo, 10816-95 St • 780.424.1573 • mzdsociety@ gmail.com • milezerodance.com/classes • Mile Zero Dance holds a number of drop-in dance & movement classes for people of all experience levels & ages; Mon: Professional Technique (1011:30am), Contact Improv (7-9pm); Tue: Kids 6-10 (4:30-5:15pm), Toonie Yoga (5:30-6:45pm), Butoh (7-9pm); Wed: Noguchi Taiso (1011:30am); Thu: Preschool 3-5 (10-10:45am), Beginner Contemporary (5-6:15pm); Sat: House (7-9pm) • $15 (regular), $12 (members), 10-class cards available for $100

Rouge–Gorge The Dress Writer • Timms Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave, 112 St NW • 780.420.1757 • Inspired by words that fall between stories of sex and castration, fly-fishing and lost eggs • Apr 28-29, 8-10pm • $35 (general), $25 (student/senior); Tix available at Tix on the Square

SubArtic Improvisation & Experimental Arts • Spazio Performativo, 1081695 St • milezerodance.com • Features dance, music, and visual artists performing live together for the first time within an improvisational framework. Each event features six to eight artists • May 18, Jun 22; 8pm • $15 or best offer at the door

The Three Ring Cabaret: An EBF One Night Stand • Freemasons Hall, 10318-100 Ave NW • 780.709.5547 • edmontonburlesquefestival@gmail.com • Join the Edmonton Burlesque Festival as they bring back the circus with jaw dropping and mesmerizing acts • May 6, 7-11pm • $25-$295 • 18+ only

6) • Quote-A-Long Series: Airplane! (May 21) • Rebel, Rebel: Cinema's Renegades, Delinquents, and Punks: Rebel

Without a Cause (Jun 2, 5); Bonnie and Clyde – 50th Anniversary (Jun 3, 7); The Wanderers (Jun 9, 12); The Warriors (Jun 10, 14); Sid and Nancy (Jun 23); Trainspotting (Jun 24); T2 Trainspotting (Jun 24) • Reel Family Cinema: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Apr 29, May 1); The Lego Batman Movie (May 20, 23, 24); Hockey Night (May 27); Puss in Boots (Jun 3); Ballerina (Jun 10); Jurassic Park (Jun 17); Canadian Classic Short Films (Jun 24) • Strange Canada: Cheech (Apr 27)

Movie Night • McDougall United Church, 10086 Macdonald Drive (south entrance) • 780.428.1818 • mcdougallunited.com • Movies that are family friendly and always inspiring and entertaining. Popcorn and lemonade are available • Monthly, 7:30pm • Free

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Strathcona County Museum & Archives • 913 Ash St, Sherwood Park •

CAVA Gallery • 9103-95 Ave • 780.461.3427 • galeriecava.com • Grecopolis: artwork by Jean René Leblanc; Apr 7-May 20

Edmonton • info@northwestfest.ca • It's known as Western Canada's premiere non-fiction film and arts festival. Featuring non-fiction, documentaries, music and more • May 5-14 • Prices range

dc3 Art Projects • 10567-111 St •

VASA Gallery • 25 Sir Winston Churchill

780.686.4211 • dc3artprojects.com • Industry show; May 5-Jun 10 FAB (University of Alberta) • ualberta.ca/ artshows • Between Us: 2017 BFA Graduation Exhibition; Apr 18-29 Street, St. Albert • Oh Canada–The Spring Art Show and Sale: artwork by the St. Albert Painters Guild; Apr 28-30

galLeries + Museums ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique •

Gallery@501 • 501 Festival Ave, Sherwood

9534-87 St • 780.488.8558 • info@acuarts.ca • acuarts.ca • ReGeneration: group show of artists with a Ukrainian background; Apr 7-31

Park • 780.410.8585 • strathcona.ca/artgallery • O Canada (I'm sorry): artwork by Diana Thorneycroft; Mar 3-Apr 30

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY • 10186-106 St • 780.488.6611 • albertacraft. ab.ca • Simpler Slower Silver: artwork by Soma Mo; Apr 15-May 27 • Ceremony: artwork by Kenton Jeske; Apr 15-May 27 • Women's Hands Building A Nation: artwork by Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts; May 6-Aug 19

Gallery U • 9206-95 Ave • 780.913.5447 • contact@galleryu.ca • galleryu.ca • Reflecting Black: Ceramic work by Aba Garbrah; until Apr 30

Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove • Melcor Cultural Centre, 355th Ave, Spruce Grove • 780.962.0664 • alliedartscouncil.com • Rotation - Gallery; Jan 21-May 5

Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) • 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.422.6223 • youraga. ca • Survival Guide; Jan 28-May 7 • Clocks for Seeing: Photography, Time and Motion; Feb 18Jun 18 • Fischli and Weiss/Ibghy and Lemmens; Feb 18-Jun 18 • Cyclorama: artwork by Blaine Campbell; Mar 11-May 28 • Five Waves of Inspiration; May 3-28 • Weekly Drop-in Activities: Tours for Tots, Every Wed, 10-11am • Youth Workshops, ages 13-17, Every Thu, 4-6pm • Kids’ Open Studio, Every Sat, 1-3pm • Summer ArtBreak Camp, Jul-Aug • Exhibition Tours; Every Sat-Sun, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • Art for Lunch; 3rd Thu of the month, 12:10-12:50pm • VIBE; 3rd Fri of the month, 5-9pm

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Lando Gallery • 103, 10310-124 St • 780.990.1161 • landogallery.com • April Group Selling Exhibition: artwork by various artists; Until Apr 29

Latitude 53 • Latitude 53, 10242-106 St NW • latitude53.org • Skin Glowing in the Moonlight/Based on a True Story; Until May 27 Loft Art Gallery • 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park • artsoc@telus.net • artstrathcona.com • Sat-Sun, 12-4pm (closed May long weekend) • Artwork from local artists of the Society • Open until June 25th

MacEwan University, City Centre Campus • Centre For the Advancement of Faculty Excellence CCC 7-266 • amatejko@ icloud.com • Just a Hard Rain: artwork by Bradley Necyk; Apr 6-Jun 26

Musée Héritage Museum • St Albert Place, 5 St Anne Street, St Albert • MuseeHeritage.ca • 780.459.1528 • museum@ artsandheritage.ca • The Life and Legacy of General Sir Arthur Currie; Apr 1-Jun 11 • St. Albert History Gallery; Opens Apr 1

Ave • 780.455.7479 • probertsongallery.com • Land of the Midnight Sun: artwork by Gavin Lynch; May 4-20; Opening reception: May 4, 7-9pm; Artist talk: May 6, 4pm • Artwork by Tim Okamura; May 25-Jun 13; Reception: May 25, 7-9pm

Picture This Gallery • 959 Ordze Rd, Sherwood Park • 780.467.3038 • picturethisgallery.com • Spring it on!: artwork by various artists; Mar 21-Apr 30

Provincial Archives of Alberta

Storytellers: Alberta and the Great War; Feb 17-May 22

Bruce Peel Special Collections • Lower level, Rutherford Library South, University of Alberta • 780.492.5998 • bpsc.library. ualberta.ca • Mon-Fri, 12-4:30pm • Mounties on the Cover: cover illustrations of Mounties; Mar 20-Jul 21

Women's Art Museum of Canada • La Cité Francophone 2nd Pavillon, #200, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury (91 St) • 780.803.2016 • info@wamsoc.ca • wamsoc.ca • Good Fences Make Good Neighbours; May 6-26; Opening reception: May 6, 2-4pm

Literary 59 Glass Bridges Book Launch • The Almanac, 10351-82 Ave • bit.ly/2oKerKb • May 11, 7-9pm

Audreys Books • 10702 Jasper Ave • Roger Epp "Only Leave a Trace" Book Launch; May 3, 7-9pm • Janice MacDonald "Confederation Drive" Book Launch; May 4, 7-9pm

Books, Bites & Bubbly • Spark

Strathcona Place Senior Centre, 10831 University Ave, 109 St, 78 Ave • 780.433.5807 • seniorcentre.org • Nature in Harmony: artwork by Sharon Vanderwolf and Hilde Keller; Apr 6-May 3

Peter Robertson Gallery • 12323-104

Borealis Gallery • 9820-107 St •

780.488.4892 • westendgalleryltd.com • Iconic Hotels of Western Canada: artwork by Fraser Brinsmead; Apr 22-May 4

Jeff Allen Art Gallery (JAAG) •

Bear Claw Gallery • 10403-124 St •

Ave • dave@bleedingheartartspace.com • TEXT+IMAGE: A Group Show Curated by Edward Van Vliet; Apr 22-May 20

West End Gallery • 10337-124 St •

Book Launch: Cumulous Capers • Chapters, 10504-82 Ave • dkanebooks.com • Apr 29, 1-4pm • Free

Paint Spot • 10032-81 Ave • 780.432.0240 • paintspot.ca • Naess Gallery: Sketches in the Wild: sketchbooks, paintings, and more by Justina Smith; Until May 20 • Artisan Nook: Paper Body: small sculptures by Stephanie Medford; Until May 20

Bleeding Heart Art Space • 9132-118

Ave, St Albert • 780.460.5990 • vasa-art.com • Members Spring Exhibition; Apr 2-29

Harcourt House Gallery • 3 Fl, 10215112 St • 780.426.4180 • harcourthouse.ab.ca • Artwork by Mandy Espezil & Paul Boultbee; Apr 20-May 20

Héritage Museum, St Albert Library, A Boutique Gallery Bar By Gracie Jane, Art Gallery of St Albert, Bookstore on Perron, VASA • artwalkstalbert.com • The art hits the streets again! Discover a place to enjoy, view and buy art to suit all tastes and budgets. Featuring returning artists and new ones • May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7 (exhibits run all month) 780.482.1204 • info@bearclawgallery.com • bearclawgallery.com • The Adventures of the Curious Bear in the Red Canoe: artwork by Jason Carter; Apr 22-May 4 • World In Transition: artwork by Jane Ash Poitras and Michael Robinson; May 6-18

Telus World of Science • 11211-142

Common Sense Gallery • 10546-115 St • New Works: artwork by Andrew Hellmund; Apr 18-May 2

front gallery • 12323-104 Ave • thefrontgallery.com • Spring Exhibition; Through Apr

Alberta Railway Museum • 24215-34 St • 780.472.6229 • AlbertaRailwayMuseum. com • Open weekends May 20-Sep 4, 10am5pm • $7 (adult), $6 (senior/student), $3.50 (child 3-12)/child under 3 free; $5 (train rides), $3 (motor car rides)

strathconacountymuseum.ca • Showcasing Tales from the Oral History Collection; until Oct St • telusworldofscienceedmonton.com • Daily activities, demonstrations and experiments • Wild Africa; opens in late Oct • The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition; Opens Jul 1 • Free$117.95

Foyer, St. Albert Place • 5 St. Anne

ArtWalk • Venues include WARES, Musée

8712-109 St • 780.425.9212 • metrocinema. org • Visit metrocinema.org for daily listings • Afternoon Tea: Elizabeth (May 14) • Art Docs: The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins (May 18) • Asian Canadian Film Series 2017: The Apology (May 10); Window Horses (May 20-23); All Our Father's Relations (May 28) • Bad Girls Movie Club: Chicago (May 3) • DEDFemme: Chained (May 19) • Dream Logic: David Lynch: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me – 25th Anniversary (May 18); Mulholland Dr. (May 14, 17); The Short Films of David Lynch (May 16) • Guest Presenter Series: Power to Change: Die EnergieRebellion (May 25) • HOMO-CIDAL Drag show: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (Jun 15) • Local Filmmakers: Albertan Filmmaking Pioneer: A Colin Low Tribute (Apr 30); Lana Gets Her Talk (Jun 8); Happy Birthday, Mango! (Jun 18) • Music Doc: The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tales (May 2); Paradise is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings (Jun

The Carrot • 9351-118 Ave NW • thecarrot. ca • Spring Forward Gallery Opening: artwork by Gary Phil and Julie Drew; Through Apr

Northwestfest • Various venues around

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metro • Metro at the Garneau Theatre,

Print-Artists, 10123-121 St • 780.423.1492 • snapartists.com • Influence: artwork by Ericka Walker; May 4-Jun 10 • Sahtuot'ine: Stories from Deline Elders: artwork by Laura Grier; May 4-Jun 10

FAB Gallery • Fine Arts Building Gallery,1-1

Perron St, St Albert • 780.460.4310 • artgalleryofstalbert.ca • High Energy 22:Tracing Space; Apr 27-May 26

Museum, 12845-102 Ave • 780.439.5285 • edmontonfilmsociety@gmail.com • royalalbertamuseum.ca/movies • The theme: Laughter's Best • Schedule: The Return Of The Pink Panther (May 1), The Solid Gold Cadillac (May 8), Silver Streak (May 15), Move Over, Darling (May 28), Airplane! (Jun 5), The Major and the Minor (Jun 12), Monty Python And The Holy Grail (Jun 19) • 8pm • $3-$6

sNAP Gallery • Society of Northern Alberta

10345-124 St • bugeramathesongallery.com • Retropective: Drawings from Late 80’s/ Early 90’s: artwork by Anne Kipling; Apr 29-May 13 • Where the Lines are Drawn: artwork by Kim Atlin; May 26-Jun 9

Congregation, 11135-65 Ave • About a family living in Manhattan without electricity, television, fast-food, elevators, taxis for one year. Discussion to follow • May 5, 7pm • Free

What’s Cooking? • PCL Studio Theatre, 10330-84 Ave • goodwomen.ca • Artists of all disciplines show their in-process work and receive feedback and questions from the audience • Apr 29 • Admission by donation (suggested $10 minimum)

Edmonton Film Society • Royal Alberta

BUGERA MATHESON GALLERY •

• 8555 Roper Road • PAA@gov.ab.ca • 780.427.1750 • culture.alberta.ca/paa/ eventsandexhibits/default.aspx • Let Justice Be Done: The Alberta Provincial Police, 1917-1932; Until Jun 17

Scott Gallery • 10411-124 St • scottgallery.com • Shadow Cities: artwork by Andrea Kastner; Apr 8-29 • Mind Body Context: artwork by various artists; Apr 8-29

Centre, 2257 Premier Way, Sherwood Park • 780.410.8612 • Sip and sample wine, beer and spirits, while you enjoy a spring fashion show from some of Sherwood Park’s premier boutiques: Bella Maas, Key Lime, Style Lounge and Trendz Optical • May 1, 6:30-9:00pm • $35 (ticket price includes tastings and appetizers)

Edmonton Story Slam • Mercury Room,10575-114 St • edmontonstoryslam. com • facebook.com/mercuryroomyeg • Great stories, interesting company, fabulous atmosphere • 3rd Wed each month • 7pm (signup); 7:30pm • $5 Donation to winner

Naked Girls Reading • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St NW • 780.691.1691 • There will be different themes each month • Every 2nd Tue of month, 8:30-10:30pm • $20 (door); 18+ only

Rouge Poetry Slam hosted by Breath In Poetry Collective • BLVD Supper x Club, 10765 Jasper Ave • Every Tue

Scrambled YEG • Brittany's Lounge, 10225-97 St • 780.497.0011 • Open Genre Variety Stage: artists from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations • Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm

SCRIPT SALON • Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Upper Arts Space, 10037-84 Ave • A monthly play reading series: 1st Sun each month with a different play by a different playwright

TALES–Monthly Storytelling Circle • Parkallen Community Hall, 6510-111 St • Monthly TELLAROUND: 2nd Wed each month • Sep-Jun, 7-9pm • Free • Info: 780.437.7736; talesedmonton@hotmail.com

Upper Crust Café • 10909-86 Ave • 780.422.8174 • strollofpoets.com • The Poets’ Haven Reading Series • Most Mon (except holidays), 7pm, Sep-Mar; presented by the Stroll of Poets Society • $5 (door)

Theatre 11 O'Clock Number • Basement Theatre at Holy Trinity, 10037-84 Ave • grindstonetheatre. ca • This completely improvised musical comedy is based on the suggestions from the audience who will get to experience a brand new story unfold in front of them, complete with impromptu songs, dance breaks and show stopping numbers • Every Fri, starting Jan 20Jul 30, 11pm Art • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave NW • shadowtheatre.org • Three old urbane friends have gathered for dinner, but not before one reveals his latest coup: a very expensive painting by one of the hottest artists around, painted entirely in shades of white • Apr 26-May 14

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Best of Broadway Revue: The Golden Age • Basement Theatre, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Ave NW • A fundraiser. Watch some of the best musical hits from the Great White Way brought to life by performers of The 11 O'Clock Number!: Edmonton's Improvised Musical • May 7, 7pm • $25

Caoimhe and the Four Elements • Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq • 780.428.1414/1.800.563.5081 • winspearcentre.com • An Irish Story brought to life by music and dance. Performed by the Knock School of Irish Dance and special guests Jimmy Whiffen and Jake Buckley • May 14, 7-9pm • $35

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR • Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615-109 Ave • 780.483.4051 • mayfieldtheatre.ca • A groundbreaking rock opera that tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary score • Apr 11-Jun 11 Bone Wars: The Curse of the Pathological Palaeontologists • Backstage Theatre (ATB Financial Arts Barns), 10330-84 Ave NW • punctuatetheatre.com • When four kids are forced to abandon their canoe trip down the Red Deer River, they take refuge in an abandoned mined and become embroiled in a historical quarrel • Apr 28-29 • $14-$25

Chimprov • Citadel's Zeidler Hall, 9828-101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Rapid Fire Theatre’s longform comedy show: improv formats, intricate narratives, and one-act plays • Every Sat, 10pm; Until Jun • $15 (door or buy in adv at TIX on the Square)

Die-Nasty • Varscona Theatre, 10329-83 Ave • die-nasty.com • Live improvised soap opera. Join the whole Die-Nasty family REBORN, for a whole season of great artists, earth-shaking discovery, glorious music, hilarious hi jinx ... but mostly Machiavellian Intrigue • Runs every Mon, 6:30pm (doors), 7:30-9:30pm • Oct 17-May 29 • $18 or $13 with a $40 membership; at the door (cash) or at tixonthesquare.com. Season passes are available at the door (cash or cheque only) for $400 with a reserved seat

Flashdance: An 80’s Flashback • Jubilations Dinner Theatre, West Edmonton Mall, #2061 8882-170 St • 780.484.2424 • infoedmonton@jubilations.ca • edmonton. jubilations.ca • Welder and go-go dancer Alex convinces the enrollment committee of the Royal Moose Jaw Academy of Dance to come see her dance at the club. On that same night, the owner of the mill, comes to the club; Alex, worried that he might fire her from the mill if he finds out she is a dancer, enlists the help of her crazy group of friends to help fool her boss • Apr 7-Jun 4 (WedSun) • $33.25-$77.95 Irma Voth • Roxy on Gateway, 8529 Gateway Blvd • theatrenetwork.ca • Irma and her sister Aggie live in a Mennonite colony in Chihuahua, Mexico under the dutiful watch of their father. When a famous Mexican filmmaker and his crew arrives to shoot a movie within the colony, the artists involved inspire Irma to seek out new ideas and bravely blaze a trail for her and her sister • Apr 20-May 7, 8pm (Tue-Sat), 2pm (Sun) Night of One Acts • Performed by the St. Alberta Theatre Troupe. Featuring three different acts • Apr 27-May 13 (Thu-Sat) • $50-$55

Open Jam • Holy Trinity Church, 10037-84 Ave • 780.907.2975 • grindstonetheatre.ca • Facilitated by Grindstone Theatre. Swap games and ideas and get an opportunity to play. For those of all levels • Last Tue of each month Over the Edge with 4 Play • ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • Four playwrights, four directors, four designers and four actors take on 12 hours of frantic creation. In half a day, four plays are written, designed rehearsed and performed • Apr 28, 9pm (doors), 9:30pm (show) • $20 Sense and Sensibility • Shoctor Theatre, Citadel Theatre, 9828-101A Ave • citadeltheatre. com • Set in southwest England between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, sisters who respectively represent the “sense” and “sensibility” of the title • Apr 22-May 14

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street • Westbury Theatre - ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330-84 Ave • elopemusicaltheatre@gmail.com • elopemusicaltheatre.ca • An unjustly exiled barber seeks vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife • May 4-13, 7:30pm (2pm on May 5) • $27.50 (adults), $22 (students/seniors); Available at Tix on the Square

TheatreSports • Citadel's Zeidler Hall, 9828-101A Ave • rapidfiretheatre.com • Improv • Every Fri, 7:30pm and 10pm • Sep-Jun • $15

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FESTIVAL GUIDE PREVUE // FOLK FEST

Organizer Terry Wickham speaks on shortening beer lineups and booking acts

Edmonton Folk Music Festival // Chris Armstrong

ou can’t talk about festival season without mentioning the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. The annual four-day event, held on 'the hill' at Gallagher Park, attracts artists from near and far and has become a summer staple for many Edmontonians. “I plan my summers around two dates: ticket sales and opening day,” says festival goer Becca Rickets, who experienced her first Folk Fest at nine months old. “Operationally, I experience the festival as a very tight-run weekend. From ticket sales, bus shuttles, food vendors, there's little to improve on.” For that, we can thank festival producer Terry Wickham, a steady presence at Folk Fest’s helm for the last 29 years. His management philosophy is continuous improvement. “Just because the festival has sold out for 22 years doesn’t mean we’ll sell out this year,” Wickham says. “So we don’t take it for granted.” This year’s focus is on patron comfort—specifically the infamously long lines at the beer tent. With lineups now exceeding an hour at peak times, festival organizers cast around for a solution. All-site licensing and a second beer garden were a possibility, but would have required another few hundred volunteers when the organization is “creaking as it is” for volunteers, Wickham explains. Instead, they’re going to extend the beer garden grounds to increase capacity from its current 2,300 to

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3,500 people. “It’s unacceptable for me for people to line up for an hour to get a beer,” says Wickham. “So if this doesn’t solve it, then we’re going to find another solution the following year.” But crowd control is far from Wickham’s biggest operational challenge. His hardest job is selecting and booking performers and achieving the necessary "balance and excitement" in the substantial lineups. For Wickham, part of achieving balance is booking a mix of new and returning artists. Rebooking past performers is never a problem, because nearly everyone wants to return. But with hundreds of past artists and room for only 30 returning acts, the problem becomes one of excess. The remaining 30 to 35 performers in the lineup are all new to the festival. Part of Wickham’s job is to sort through the thousands of applications that start flooding his inbox in September. “I try to reply to every email,” he says. “A lot of festivals have stopped taking those applications, but you never know who you find. Every year I find two or three [new performers].” Booking headline acts is a different beast altogether. From Joni Mitchell to Norah Jones, Folk Fest has seen some big names in the past, but finding headliners is now harder than ever. For one, many of the big acts are getting older and not

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Thurs., Aug. 10 to Sun., Aug. 13 Edmonton Folk Music Festival Gallagher Park

touring as often—if at all. It’s also getting harder to compete for headliners against the bigger festivals. Although Folk Fest has a healthy talent budget, festivals like Coachella earn big profits from selling VIP passes and can afford to pay their performers much more. So, has Wickham booked his big name this year? Not yet, but there’s still time and money in the budget. The full lineup won’t be announced until the week before tickets go on sale in June, but Wickham divulges a few names. Festival attendees this year can look forward to performances by Tift Merritt, Valerie June, Martyn Joseph, and Canadian act City and Colour will help close the festival on Sunday night. While we won’t know more for a while, we’re not worried, because Folk Fest never fails to impress. “The festival fosters an eclectic following, but consistently generates excitement,” says Ricketts, who will attend her 18th Folk Fest this year. “There is an incredible community of dedicated followers—everyone is kind, helpful and supportive of the collective experience.” JESSICA KALMAR @VUEWEEKLY

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FESTIVAL GUIDE PREVUE // INTERACTIVE ART

Activating city spaces

Found Fest keeps artists and audiences across the city on their toes Thur., Jun. 22 to Sun., Jun. 25 Various venues (main grounds at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park) commongroundarts.ca

// Matt Simpson

PROUDLY CANADIAN.

PROUDLY RASTAGARIAN.

oward the end of June, things seen and heard in the bookstores, street corners and public parks of Edmonton are so bizarre and wonderful that they can be signs of heatstroke, acid trip or a series of eclectic art exhibits. Miraculously, it’s usually the latter. Now in its sixth year, Found Festival features found space and site specific art performances throughout Edmonton. Site specific art exists in a fixed location, while found space art can be done almost anywhere. Performances range from single person audiences to group affairs, and from children’s theatre to adultonly shows. Some have taken place in churches and others in alleys. “I find that found space performance really needs to consider its relationship with the audience,” says the festival’s director, Beth Dart. “As soon as you remove yourself from a traditional venue, you kind of break all the rules immediately. So, I really look for projects that are taking that

into consideration. How does that project engage the audience in a new and exciting way?” This is the first year Dart is partnering with Nextfest director Ellen Chorley to present the Fresh AiR program. Fresh AiR—which stands for Artist in Residence—mentors and supports a local artist who will perform at both festivals. Larissa Pohoreski is the inaugural artist and will perform a piece entitled Before the River in the Edmonton river valley. “It’s inspired by Ukrainian folklore and Ukrainian pagan rituals surrounding the summer solstice—those stories that your parents used to tell you to keep you out of the woods,” says Pohoreski. “A lot of it is stripping down the theatre magic, and relying on the artist’s ability to story tell and to engage with the audience.” The 2017 lineup includes Brett Miles—an accomplished saxophonist and son of the late Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup champion, Rollie Miles.

“We are hopeful to do a performance of Brett’s about his father’s career at the Rollie Miles Athletic Field,” says Dart. Playwright and poet David Walker will be live broadcasting his life for the full four days as he composes a piece for the end of the festival. His performance will be broadcast both online and on a screen at the main festival grounds where there is live music and beer gardens. There's so much going on at Found Fest that even if you don’t plan on going to see a show, you might just run into one by accident. “Something that’s beautiful about a lot of the pieces that come through Found Fest is that they’re out in the public, so quite often we’ll have passersby who just kind of join into the performances,” Dart says. “I think it gives the public a new way to look at spaces that they interact with all the time.”

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well as a censorship of art. After a long litigation, the Human Rights Commission ruled that Rombough was correct and the AGLC updated the law, allowing female performers to be topless. “We technically don’t have to wear pasties now, but we do because of the aesthetic of the art form we are following," Von Sinn explains. "Before, if I was wearing pasties and tasseltwirling and one of those bad boys flew off, I was breaking the law."

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ith the renaissance in modern burlesque close to a decade ago, Edmonton’s burlesque community has been flourishing each year since. This is due to many different factors, but one that stands out is Edmonton’s annual Burlesque Festival. Initially starting five years ago after a conversation between a few of Edmonton’s vaudeville leaders, the Burlesque Festival continues to mark Edmonton on the entertainment map of the world. One of those leaders was Holly Von Sinn, a performer who helped usher in the modern era of solo burlesque shows in Edmonton. “Both locally and globally, burlesque has grown by leaps and bounds,” Von Sinn says. “Even though Edmonton is geographically isolated, we have a big community here. Performers do their own thing, but kind of cross-pollinate on each others projects.” Alberta’s burlesque community had a huge win two years ago when the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) changed its definition of nude entertainment to allow burlesque dancers to expose breasts while performing. But, this didn’t happen overnight; the battle to update the restrictions lasted almost six years. “For awhile, in Alberta, you had to wear a mesh bra. Pasties didn’t cut it. You had to have the sides, bottom and nipples of the breasts covered while doing burlesque,” Von Sinn says. “It was only for women and was super repressive and sex negative.” It was thanks to Calgary’s Arielle Rombough—who performs as Raven Virginia—and her decision to present the AGLC law to the Alberta Human Rights Commission, citing it as a form of discrimination against women as

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Jazz Fest features local favourites and award-winning artists

ne of the most acclaimed festivals in town is making a smooth return this summer. The Edmonton International Jazz Festival will provide a melodic blend of musical talent to the city. This year’s event one that will honour the city’s reputation of being a beacon for jazz in North America. “Some of the biggest names in jazz have been appearing in Edmonton over the years,” says executive director of the festival, Kent Sangster. The goal is to supply audiences with a diverse program featuring unique sounds that will offer a forceful display of Edmonton’s vast music scene. Local artists like High Tides—who balance experimental and soulful sounds—and the jazz-funk powerhouse trio N3K will perform along with numerous other musicians. “It’s a very healthy jazz scene, considering how far north we’re located," Sangster says. "Every year we see an increase of new bands wanting to play the festival.” New additions to the local landscape of venues—such as The Needle downtown—are providing more stages and adding a more

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expanded layout than in previous years. Sangster hopes this will increase the accessibility of the festival and provide audiences new opportunities to experience different shows in contrasting atmospheres. The Bellamy Lounge in the Chateau Lacombe will host one of the distinctive events of the festival. The show will incorporate traditional sets and individual live jam sessions to exhibit organic improvised music. “We’re presenting the top shelf of our musicians at this event,” says Sangster. International artists arrive in the city ever year during the festival and provide performances that offer a global perspective on the scene. Grammy-winning artists Dianne Reeves and Billy Childs Quartet will dominate the Winspear Centre during the festival. Reeves is best know for her smooth New York-style jazz vocals and the Billy Childs Quartet will provide masterful jazz compositions. “I’m very fortunate that we have such a pool of musicians to draw from and every year we try to offer

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Fri., June 23 to Sun., July 2 Edmonton International Jazz Festival Various venues a different flavour of international artists,” says Sangster. Other international award-winning talents at this year's festival include Donny McCaslin—who worked with David Bowie on his final album Blackstar—as well as 22-year-old Jacob Collier, who recently skyrocketed into stardom by winning two Grammys this year. In a city that is always leading a double life as a sports town and cultural hub, it is a unique challenge for the festival to remain accessible to everyone—even those who wouldn’t be attracted to traditional jazz. “Typically jazz is thought of as music that takes effort to listen to," Sangster says. "People who are interested in this festival get to define what their jazz is. It’s not about who you know performing, but who you don’t know and exploring the unknown.” JAKE PESARUK @VUEWEEKLY

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EDMONTON Animethon 24 / Aug 11– Aug 13 / animethon.org Animethon is Western Canada’s largest and longest running event celebrating Japanese animation. With guests Max Mittelman, Micah Solusod, Robbie Daymond, and more. (Grant MacEwan City Centre Campus, 10700 104 Ave.) Cariwest / Aug 11 – Aug 13 / cariwest.ca For three days, Edmonton will be steeped with the soul and spirit of the Caribbean. Say goodbye to the office and forget the daytimers. Indulge in the colour, music and excitement of it all. Don't forget to watch the annual Cariwest parade which fills the streets of downtown with reggae, soca and dancehall beats. (Churchill Square) Canadian Food Championships / Jul 21 - Jul 23 / canadianfoodchampionships.ca Chefs from all over the world will have their dishes judged and compete for the title of World Food Champion. The event takes place during Taste of Edmonton. (Churchill Square) Edmonton Blues Festival / Aug 25 – Aug 27 / bluesinternationalltd.com Enjoy blues music under the Heritage Amphitheatre tent. Featuring performances by Boogie Patrol, Charlie Jacobson, The Perpetrators, Jenie Thai, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and more. (Hawrelak Park) Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival / Aug 19 – Aug 21 / edmontondragonboatfestival.ca The 2000-year-old Chinese tradition of dragon-boat racing has captured the attention of international sporting scenes and been embraced by millions worldwide. This fantastic outdoor festival attracts more than 5,000 spectators and 1,500 participants each year with its with unforgettable sights and sounds. (Louise McKinney Park) Edmonton Folk Music Festival / Aug 10 – Aug 13 / edmontonfolkfest.org This year's lineup includes City and Colour, Valerie June, Martyn Joseph and Tift Merritt. Folk Fest is a near rite of passage into Edmonton, offering an eclectic mix of music for all tastes. In addition to the hours of incredible music, the festival offers a wide range of food concessions, a family area, general store, crafts, record tent and beer gardens. (Gallagher Park) Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival / Aug 17 – Aug 27 / fringetheatre.ca For 10 captivating days in August, life is truly a stage in Old Strathcona as the the largest Fringe

Festival on the continent raises its curtain. This year will feature more than 200 unjuried and uncensored shows from around the world, an entertaining street scene as well as a plethora of food vendors and craftwork by local artisans. (Old Strathcona, various venues) Edmonton International Street Performers Festival / Jul 3 – Jul 12 / edmontonstreetfest.com Home to more than 1,500 outdoor performances from magicians, clowns, jugglers, mime artists and musicians for 10 fun-filled days. (Churchill Square) Edmonton International Jazz Festival / Jun 23 – Jul 2 / edmontonjazz.com A variety of jazz music that resonates with the soul. Featuring performances by Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs Quartet, Kenny Baron, and many more. (Various venues in Edmonton) Edmonton Latin Festival / Aug 19 Aug 20/ edmontonlatinfestival.com Do you love Latin music, culture and food? Do you love Latin dancing? For two days, Churchill Square will be transformed into a Latino hotspot. Enjoy live music, dancers, Latin food and an artisan marketplace. (Churchill Square) Edmonton Pride Festival / Jun 9 – Jun 18 / edmontonpride.ca The Edmonton Pride Festival aims to unify and educate the community by celebrating gender and sexual diversity with a parade, Mayor's lunch, shows and more. (Whyte Avenue; various venues throughout Edmonton) Edmonton Rockfest / Aug 18 – Aug 19 / edrocks.ca We have festivals for jazz, blues and folk, why not rock? Featuring performances by Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, Prism, Trooper, and more titans of classic rock. (Hawrelak Park) Freewill Shakespeare Festival / Jun 20 – Jul 16 / freewillshakespeare.com The festival returns for its 29th season with two plays: The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Merchant of Venice. Evening shows start at 8 pm, and matinees start at 2 pm. No shows on Mondays. (Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park) Found Festival / Jun 22 – Jun 25 / commongroundarts.ca/foundfestival/ This festival places fresh, innovative works in unconventional spaces. Art on a bridge, in an alley or in the river valley, anywhere. (Old Strathcona)

Heart of the City Festival / Jun 3 Jun 4/ heartcityfest.com Family friendly music, food vendors and various art workshops in the heart of Edmonton. (Giovanni Caboto Park) Heritage Festival / Aug 5 – Aug 7 / heritage-festival.com/ Take a trip around the world by visiting the cultural pavilions at the Heritage Festival. Enjoy dancing and performances from all over the world, while sampling some of each country's best cuisine, too. (Hawrelak Park) Historic Festival & Open Doors Edmonton / Jul 1 – Jul 8 / historicedmonton.ca This festival is focused on enriching the community with stories of our urban and rural history. It hosts family-oriented events such as tours, workshops and activities at local museums and historic sites. (Various venues) Improvaganza / Jun 14 – Jun 24 / rapidfiretheatre.com Rapid Fire Theatre plays host to some of the best improvisors from around the world. Other events include Theatresport matches and speciality shows. (Citadel Theatre) International Children's Festival of the Arts / Jun 1 – 4 / stalbert.ca/ exp/childfest/ Reconnect with your inner child for four days with an immersion into music, magic, theatre, circus, puppetry and just plain fun. (St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street) Interstellar Rodeo / Jul 21 – Jul 23 / interstellarrodeo.com/edmonton/ Offers music lovers a chance to see some of the hottest bands and solo artists out there today. Performances TBA. (Hawrelak Park)

NUOVA Opera & Music Theatre Festival / May 20 – Jun 30 / operanuova.ca Canada's only summer opera festival is held in our very own city, which celebrates local and national operatic vocalists and chamber musicians. This year's highlights include special performances of Patience, The Cunning Little Vixen, Carousel, Eugene Onegin. (Various venues) Pets in the Park / Jun 25 / ehspetsinthepark.com Edmonton's official pet festival aimed at raising money for animals in desperate need. Take part in the festival walk or run to really help out. (Hawrelak Park) Porkapalooza BBQ Festival / Jun 10 – Jun 11 / porkapalooza.ca Experience the art and culture of barbequing as 40 teams from Western Canada compete for over $15,000 in prizes. Festivities include food demonstrations, Bare Bones RibFest, ethnic takes on barbeque, beer gardens, and a kids zone. (Borden Park) Rock'n August / Aug 8 – Aug 12 / rocknaugust.com This four-day fest celebrates classic cars and features pancake breakfasts, music, casino nights and street dances. (Servus Credit Union Place and other venues, St. Albert) Seven Music Fest / Jul 8 / sevenmusicfest.com This festival returns with performances by The Strumbellas, The Rural Alberta Advantage, The Provincial Archive, The Elwins, and more. (Mission Park, St. Albert)

Shredmonton Metal Festival / May 12 - May 14 / shredmonton.com A metal fest like no other featuring heavy tunes by Psychotic Gardening, Unleash the Archers, Eye of Horus, Sleeping in Traffic, and many more. (Mercury Room) Summer Solstice Music Festival / Jun 19 – Jun 27 / edmontonchambermusic.org/solstice_2016.php Celebrate the summer solstice with the sounds of Beethoven and Chopin alongside the Edmonton Chamber Music Society. (All Saints' Angelican Cathedral; Convocation Hall. (U of A) Taste of Edmonton / Jul 20 – Jul 29 / tasteofedm.ca Up to 40 local restaurants offer one savoury and one sweet dish from their menu. There's plenty of live entertainment going on too, so pace yourself with the eating frenzy. (Churchill Square) The Works Art & Design Festival / Jun 22 – Jul 4 / theworks.ab.ca Thirteen days of free, contemporary and traditional visual art and design pieces with over 63 exhibits shown at 33 venues throughout Edmonton's downtown core. Symhony Under The Sky, The Nat “King” Cole Songbook / Aug 31 Sep 3/ winspearcentre.com Part of the unique four-night music under the stars event, celebrating the music of one of the jazz piano greats. (Hawrelak Park)

Kaleido Family Arts Festival / Sept 15 - Sept 17 / kaleidofest.ca For two days every year, 118 Avenue is over run by creativity with music, dance, film, art, theatre, and everything else you can think of. (118 Avebetween 90 - 94 st) K-Days / Jul 21 – Jul 30 / k-days.com The biggest thing to hit town every summer. Experience the sights and sounds of the fair with a midway, rides, shopping, food, music and, did we mention food? (Northlands) Nextfest / Jun 1 – Jun 11 / nextfest.org An array of 700+ artists, playwrights, choreographers, songwriters, spokenword raconteurs, filmmakers, rappers and artists take over 28 various locations around Edmonton for 10 days. (Various venues)

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ALBERTA Alberta festivals not in Edmonton or Calgary Alberta's Own Music and Arts Festival / Aug 18 – Aug 21 / ourfest.ca Camp out while enjoying music from some of Canada's up-andcoming artists. Lineup TBA. (Nevis, Lacombe County) Astral Harvest / Jul 14 – Jul 17 / astralharvest.com This community-minded festival celebrates music, art, knowledge and the human experience, which translates into four days of good vibes. Beats will be provided by local, national and international acts Clozee, Nu:Tone, SkiiTour, Sticky Buds, and more. (Driftpile) Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Society Festival / Aug 4 – Aug 6 / blueberrybluegrass.com/ Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs, and enjoy a weekend of bluegrass music. Don’t miss out on seeing some of the best bluegrass acts such as The Spiney Brothers, Blue Highway, and Old Man Luedecke. (Stony Plain)

Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival / Jun 16 – Jun 18 / bbrf.ca A festival that prides itself on its 100 percent Canadian lineup with blues, and folk music that’ll get the feet tapping. Music from Boogie Patrol, Raygun Cowboys, Olivia Rose, The Velveteins, and more. (Four Seasons Park, Beaumont) Big Valley Jamboree / Aug 3 – Aug 6 / bigvalleyjamboree.com Giddy up for the annual Big Valley Jamboree, which brings some of North America's top country artists out to the prairies. This year's lineup features the talents of WIllie Nelson, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Chris Young, The Wine Soaked Preachers, and more. (Camrose) Canmore Folk Music Festival / Aug 5 – Aug 7 / canmorefolkfestival.com The longest-running folk music festival in Alberta. This year features Birds of Chicago, Bruce Cockburn, Whitehorse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and more. (Canmore) Cars & Guitars: Medicine Hat Classic Rock Festival / Aug 18 – Aug 19/ travelalberta.com/events A festival featuring classic car shows,

food vendors, outdoor beer gardens, kids' activities, local retail vendors and more. Classic rock legends Trooper, Honeymoon Suite, and Loverboy will grace the stage. (Medicine Hat)

This festival celebrates the rich heritage of Alberta's Métis with music performances, dance and cultural workshops. (Medicine Hat)

Cosmic Dream 2017/ Jun 1 – 4/ edmonton.eventful.com/cosmicdream A dance music festvial right in the heart of Carseland. Adults only. (Range Rd 255, Carseland)

Lethbridge Jazz Festival / Jun 9 – Jun 17 / lethbridgejazz.com This year's performers include Colin James, Nobuki Takamen, Anna McBryan, Rooster Davis Group, and more. (Various venues)

East Coulee Springfest / May 5 & May 6 / ecsmuseum.ca/springfest/ Kicking off the festival season is the East Coulee Springfest, which boasts two days of blues, folk, rock, roots, country and jazz music. The festival is also a fundraiser for the East Coulee School Museum. (East Coulee)

North Country Fair / Jun 23 – Jun 25 / northcountryfair.ab.ca The closest thing to Woodstock in Alberta with music, workshops, live art, food and vendors. Featuring Birds of Chicago, Arlo Maverick, Bill Bourne, C.R Avery, The Pack A.D., Kemo Treats, and more. (Driftpile)

Extreme Mudfest / Aug 24 – Aug 27 / extrememudfest.com It's going to get really dirty as highoctane machines battle it out in the mud pits for top prizes from the Canadian Mud Racing Organization. Three Days Grace, Dallas Smith, One Bad Son, and David James will perform in the evenings. (Bonnyville)

Sasquatch Gathering 22 / Jul 28 – Jul 30 / sasquatchgathering.com Think of this festival like a huge family picnic in the park with homecooked meals. Featuring the talents of Boogie Patrol, The Party on High Street, Punch Drunk Cabaret, Nadine Kellman & the Black Wonders, and more (Rangeton Park)

The Hills Are Alive Music and Dance Cultural Fest / Jun 8 – Jun 11 / miywasin.ab.ca

South Country Fair / Jul 21 – Jul 23 / southcountryfair.com A festival that has a little something

for everyone: poetry performances, art films, street performances, rock 'n' roll music and more. (Fort Macleod) Spock Days / Jun 9 – Jun 11 / vulcantourism.com/ spock-days.html Live long and prosper with the community of Vulcan for the 25th annual Spock Days. There will be stargazing, a slo-pitch tournament, dunk tank, carnival games, and fireworks to celebrate all things Star Trek. (Vulcan) Tailcreek Mudfest 2017 / Jun 30 – Jul 2 Celebrate the Canada 150 Weekend with this offroad mud and music festival. Featuring Big Sugar, Emerson Drive, Wide Mouth Mason, and more. Wild Mountain Music Festival / Jul 14 – Jul 16 / wildmtnmusic.ca Nestled in the foothills north of Hinton, this fest offers a serene mountain retreat with musical offerings from 54-40, David Wilcox and more. (Hinton) Zion Noiz Music & Arts Festival 2017/ Jun 2 – 4 / zionnoiz.ca Three days of electronic music, art, and good vibes. Featuring Neon Steve, Woodhead and more. (Metis Crossing, Smoky Lake)

SASKATCHEWAN Cinergie: Saskatchewan's Francophone Film Festival / May 2 – May 7 / cinergiesk.ca This Saskatoon festival returns for its 12th year, featuring French language movies from all over the world. Don't speak French? No problem. All the films will have subtitles. (Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon) Connect 22 / Aug 4 – Aug 7 / connectfestival.ca It's an electronic dance music party on the prairies, ya'll. The fest features plenty of local and international EDM acts. (Besant Campground, Moose Jaw) Country Thunder in Craven 2017 / Jul 13 – Jul 16 / countrythunder.com This multi-day country jammer is ostensibly the "World's Greatest Country Music Festival"—thanks in part to its lineups. Performances by Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, and many more. (Craven)

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Saskatoon Folkfest / Aug 17 – Aug 19 / saskatoonfolkfest.com Unlike Edmonton's festival of a similar name, which boasts musical performances on a hill, this fest showcases the multiculturalism of Saskatoon. Festival goers take a trip around the world—visiting various locations throughout the city—to learn more about the different cultures that make up the community. (Various locations around Saskatoon) Fringe Theatre and Street Festival / Aug 3 – Aug 12/ 25thstreettheatre.org This festival has been entertaining Saskatoon locals since 1989 by offering accessible and affordable theatre shows from local and intenational artists, making it one of Saskatoon's most popular summer festivals. (Various venues, Saskatoon)

Ness Creek Music Festival / Jul 13 – Jul 16 / nesscreekmusicfestival.com This festival focuses on the environment, keeping in mind the event's ecological footprint on the earth. Performances by Cecile Doo Kingue, C.R Avery, Royal Canoe and more. (Ness Creek) Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival / Aug 18 – 20 / northernlightsbluegrass.com Enjoy some of that beautiful bluegrass music. Lineup features The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Dom Flemons, Sierra Noble, and many more. (Ness Creek) Regina Folk Festival / Aug 10 – Aug 13 / reginafolkfestival.com Catch live performances from Tegan & Sara, Lights, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Coeur De Pirate and more in Saskatchewan's capital city. (Victoria Park, Regina)

Rock the River / Aug 18 – Aug 20 / rocktheriversaskatoon.ca For its third year, Saskatoon brings its classic rock festival with performances by Tom Cochrane, Randy Bachman, Helix, Streetheart, and more. (Saskatoon) Saskatoon Pride Festival 2017 / Jun 3 – 12 / saskatoonpride.com An annual festival to celebrate community while raising awareness of the LGBTQ culture. (Various locations in Saskatoon) SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival / Jun 24 – Jun 25 / windscapekitefestival.ca Yep, this festival celebrates kites, bringing more than 40 national and international kite flyers to the Saskatchewan prairies. There will be a bunch of activities to entertain the kiddies, too. (Swift Current)

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Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival / Jun 23 – Jul 2 / saskjazz.com While the festival's roots are in showcasing jazz artists, it features everything in between. This year, catch performances from Feist, The Dead South, Low, Ziggy Marley, and more. (Various venues, Saskatoon) Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival / Jul 5 – Aug 20 / shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com This is for the Shakepeare fans and theatre lovers. This year, head down to the Saskatchewan River to take in performances of Twelfth Night and Richard III. (Saskatoon) Taste of Saskatchewan / Jul 11 – Jul 16 / tasteofsaskatchewan.ca Get a taste of the culinary delights that Saskatoon locals indulge in by sampling foods and desserts from the city's finest restaurants. (Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon)

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BC ArtsWells Festival / Aug 4 – Aug 7 / artswell.com A festival that focuses on all things art. More than 100 musical acts on nine stages over four days with more than 30 workshops, and screenings of independent films. (Wells) Bella Coola Music Festival / Jul 22 – Jul 23/ bellacoolamusic.org Celebrating its 18th year, the festival's lineup includes roots music, rock, world, blues, folk and more. Also featuring an interactive children's site, food and craft vendors and workshops. (Bella Coola) Billy Barker Days / Jul 13 – 16 / billybarkerdays.ca Celebrating its gold rush heritage, this family festival features musical performances, food, and much more. (Quesnel) Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival / Aug 12 / burnabybluesfestival. com Enjoy blues and roots music from various performers. Lineup TBA (Burnaby) Burn in the Forest / Jul 13 – Jul 16 / burnintheforest.com Want to experience Burning Man without having to fork out the big bucks? Try Burn in the Forest, which swaps out the Nevada desert for a British Columbia setting among the trees. (Squamish) Center of Gravity / Jul 8 – Jul 10 / centerofgravity.ca Dubbed as Canada's hottest beach festival, and for good reason. Three days of heavy EDM music beach volleyball and BMX will get you sweating. Lineup TBA. (Kelowna) Crankworx 2017 / Aug 11 – Aug 20 / crankworx.com A place for bike lovers and riders to gather and crown a champion. (Whistler) Desert Daze / Aug 11 – 12 / desertdaze.ca A family-friendly summer event with live music, farm displays, a drumming presentation, supervised kids' area, beer garden, vendors, pickle making, apple bobbing, watermelon seed spitting and more. (Spences Bridge) Edge of the World Music Festival / Aug 11 – 13 / edgefestival.com Performers this year include The Zolas, David Beckingham, Dirty Radio, and more. The EOTW festival opens and closes with traditional Haida song and dance. (Queen Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) Filberg Festival / Aug 4 – 7 / filbergfestival.com Featuring more than 120 artisans,

great food and lively entertainment for all ages on the beautiful nine-acre waterfront Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park. (Comox) Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival / Jun 16 – 18 / coastjazz.com The 22nd annual festival has two days of outdoor concerts, two evening dances, Sunday jazz brunch and more. (Gibsons Landing) Go Fest: Whistler's Great Outdoor Festival / May 20 – May 23 / greatoutdoorsfest.com Experience the great outdoors with four days of active programming from music to outdoor art workshops and sports. (Whistler) Golden Mountain Festival / May 20 – May 22 / tourismgolden. com/activities/golden-mountainfestival If your town is surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, then it only makes sense that you'd honour them. Enter Golden Mountain Festival, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage of the mountains with musical performances, art exhibits, scavenger hunts and workshops. (Golden) Kamloopa Pow Wow / Aug 5 –7/ tourismkamloops.com A spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people's heritage and a vibrant display of storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. (Kamloops)

Otalith Music Festival / Aug 18 – Aug 19 / otalithfestival.com While the drive to Tofino might be a bit of a trek, you'll be in for a treat once you arrive. Surrounded by beaches and wildlife. (Ucluelet)

two evening stages, craft and food vendors, artisan market, children's activities, beverage gardens and camping. Performers include Booker T, Braden Gates, Frazey Ford, and more. (Salmon Arm)

Vancouver Folk Music Festival / Jul 14 – 16 / thefestival.bc.ca This is the festival's 40th year featuring performances by Ferron, Archie Roach and more to be announced. (Vancouver)

Pemberton Music Festival / Jul 13 – Jul 16 / pembertonmusicfestival.com This festival has become renowned for its universal lineup, which features musical and comedy acts in the heart of the Pemberton Valley. Lineup TBA. (Pemberton)

Shambhala / Aug 5 – Aug 8 / shambhalamusicfestival.com World renowned electronic music festival featuring performances from A-Trak, Sticky Buds, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Jai Wolf, and many more. (Salmo River Ranch)

Vancouver International Jazz Festival / Jun 22 – Jul 2 / www. coastaljazz.ca With performances by Seu Jorge performing a tribute to David Bowie, Nomadic Massive, Ziggy Marley, Land of Talk, and more. (Vancouver)

Midsummer Music Festival / Jun 30 – Jul 2 / smithersmusicfest.com Features four daytime stages, headline performers and dozens of local, regional and national performances from The Tourist Company, Entangados, Rusty Ford, and Miss White Spider. Opportunities for kids, crafts and organized activities plus a variety of musician workshops, and food vendors, Onsite camping available. (Smithers)

Vancouver Island Music Fest / Jul 14 – 16 / islandmusicfest.com Six stages, riverside camping and family activities. Featuring Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Rita Coolidge, Enter the Haggis, and more. (Comox)

Retro Concert Weekend / Aug 12 – Aug 14 / sunpeaksresort.com Tribute bands pay homage to the likes of David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Bad Company, Santana, The Eagles, and more. Admission is free. (Sun Peaks Resort) Robson Valley Music Festival / Aug 12 – Aug 14 / robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com/ Listen to folk, rock and roots music in the intimate setting of the Raush Valley, located between the Rocky and Cariboo Mountains. This year's lineup includes The Party on High Street, Moulettes, Sweet Alibi and more. (Dunster) Rockin' River Music Fest / Jul 30 – Aug 2 / rockinriver.com Four days of country music, three stages and more than 20 bands including Willie Nelson, The Band Perry, Toby Keith, and more. (Merritt)

Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival / Aug 4 – 6 / kaslojazzfest.com With performances by The Sheepdogs, Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires, A Tribe Called Red, C.R Avery, BADBADNOTGOOD, and more. (Kaslo)

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival / Aug 17 – Aug 20/ rootsandblues.ca Featuring six daytime stages and

Victoria International Jazz Festival / Jun 23 – Jul 2 / jazzvictoria.ca Featuring the musical sounds of Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, Tommy Emmanuel, and more. (Victoria) Ukee Days / Jul 21 – 23 / ukeedays. wordpress.com The seaside community of Ucluelet explodes into a summery haze of live music, parades, games, fun, food, entertainment, logger sports, kid zone, beer gardens and so much more. (Ucluelet)

Wanderlust / Aug 3 – Aug 6 / wanderlust.com Unplug from your everyday life by taking in this five-day spiritual fest that focuses entirely on the yoga lifestyle. There will be live music from Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires, Con Brio, Sol Rising and more. (Whistler)

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Lytton River Festival / Sept 1 – 3 / riverfestival.ca Includes a powwow, artisan craft demos and sale, children's activities and Chicken Poop Bingo. (Lytton) Mile High Wine & Music Festival / Aug 12 – Aug 13 / skisilverstar.com This is for the wine lovers out there. Learn about wine by taking in the summery views of the Okanagan atop the SilverStar Mountain. There will be tasting events, dinners, music, seminars, art gallery viewings and hikes. (Silver Star Resort) Motion Notion / Aug 24 – Aug 28 / motionnotion.com Unique stages featuring bands, DJs, free riverside camping, workshops, and rafting. Lineup features DATSIK, Avalon, The Funk Hunters, The M Machine, and more. (Golden)

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audie, a biopic of Nova Scotian painter Maud Lewis, manages to be more than just the portrait of a folk artist as a spirited woman. In deft camera strokes—and lit up by Sally Hawkins’ remarkable performance—it paints a keen picture of one woman getting by, and two people staying married in a backwater nook where comforts are few and far between. Set in late-’30s Digby, Maud (Hawkins) lives with her aunt, who disapproves of her frequenting the dance hall. Maud answers the ad for a housekeeper which fishmonger Everett Lewis (Ethan Hawke) pinned up at the dry goods store. Determined, she moves in with him and not only begins to freshen up the clapboard shack miles from town, she even paints flowers and birds on its four walls. Maud, who merely explains herself as having been “born funny,” could have been recreated as a small bundle of tics and twitches. Instead, she’s a fascinating contradiction— her halting gait and timid-sounding voice belie her sharpness and slyness (she can mask her soft-spoken sarcasm as sincerity). When Maudie leaves its main frame—the pair’s cramped, yet somehow cozy life, with its moments of wry, odd-couple humour— it languishes for too long. Maud’s fame seems sudden and too easily sparked by a New York patron—her brother is a simple villain.

giance to tender affection. As Maud’s sales of her works help the pair make a go of it, the camera snugs us into the confines of the Lewis home and knells out moments of remoteness and clenched pain (orphanhood is a crucial theme). While Maudie wasn’t shot in its subject’s province—rocky outcrops give away Newfoundland as the stand-in—director Aisling Walsh and cinematographer Guy Godfree snag glimpses of the colour (wallpaper, dress and apron prints) and

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After touring North America, Edmonton's Boogie Patrol brings brand new music home

f you were born anytime in the 1970s, odds are good you were conceived to the sounds of a band like Boogie Patrol. An Edmonton conception, the band has taken its big, funky sound across Canada and the United States, earning respect from fellow practitioners like Canadian artist David Gogo and Ric ‘Jaz’ Hall, current guitarist for the legendary Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy. The funk is just one layer of a sound that's part blues, part soul, part rock 'n' roll and Boogie Patrol is bringing it's dynamic groove home to release its latest album, Man on Fire. “Some of our tracks and our music is definitely stemming from, of course, the Memphis feel and verg-

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ing onto rock and roll, but there’s also that total funk, '70s kind of funk,” says vocalist and harp player ‘Rott’n’ Dan Shinnan. “We really run the gamut of styles and it’s a get up and party and dance feel.” Boogie Partol has put on some collective weight since Shinnan met guitarist Yuji Ihara in 2007. They added Chad Holtzman as a second guitarist, and are rounded out by bassist Nigel Gale and drummer Emmet VanEtten. “I feel like it’s surging back into a whole new existence, and a better existence,” says Shinnan. “The stakes are higher and the music’s got to be bigger and better.” Man on Fire, officially dropping the night of the Edmonton show, is

soaked in that spirit. The additions of a professional studio, tenor sax, trumpet, organ and trombone make this album the band’s most fully formed, experimental and studio glossy to date. Incorporating all those elements is too tall an order for a hard-touring act to pack into the van and take on the road, but the hometown crowd will be getting the full package. “Oh yeah,” says Shinnan. “We’ll have horns at the show.” When Shinnan met Ihara a decade ago, he simply told him he was “hungry to play.” Neither of them had come up with a moniker before booking their initial show together, so Shinnan told the club the first words that came to mind.

Boogie Patrol toured the local scene, eventually taking home Blues Album of the Year at the 2012 Edmonton Music Awards for I Try and I Try and I Don't Know What to Do ... The Plan Was Set Some Time Ago, and We Must Follow Through. The music shows off a passion for that Memphis style. February marked Boogie Patrol’s third time playing the International Blues Challenge— something Shinnan eagerly thanks the Edmonton Blues Society for making happen. “You get to be in the same rooms where 'Green Onions' was recorded, or Jerry Lee Lewis did 'Great Balls of Fire' and that was the microphone. You get right close to the heart of it all. It’s quite something,” he says.

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Fri., Apr. 28 (8 pm) Boogie Patrol w/ Rend, Good Nature The Needle, $15 at the door Boogie Patrol has both a reverence for the old trail blazers and the musical chops to act as a conduit for them. That’s the heart of what Boogie Patrol does; it sticks its fingers into the roux of what made those old styles so contagious and then asks you if you’re hungry. “It’s crossed a lot of space and time now,” says Shinnan. “And it’s just a matter of, 'do you love it?'”

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PREVUE // INDIE JAZZ

Timber Timbre burning black

Frontman Taylor Kirk engages in gritty contemplations on new album Sincerely, Future Pollution

imber Timbre, Montreal’s celebrated indie trio, has always been incredibly emotive, but previous work has percolated from a creatively isolated position. In the fall of 2015, the group’s lead, Taylor Kirk, holed himself up in a studio and began working through difficult realities, unearthing a new voice that spoke of recent complexities and concerns. “There just seemed to be this sort of anxiety that seemed to permeate, it seemed to be on everybody’s mind, it was just sort of unavoidable,” Kirk says in his mild and measured way. “I have always been in my vacuum, for the most part and … it seemed somehow suddenly irresponsible to be completely apolitical.” The result of this endeavour is Sincerely, Future Pollution, Timber Timbre’s sixth album, released a few weeks ago and now supported by a tour bringing the band through Edmonton this week. Already known for its melodically haunting sound, Sincerely, Future Pollution is by far Timber Timbre’s darkest and deepest work to date. The monochromatic soundscapes are punctuated by an experimental vitality and essence that has elevated the band to a new realm of existence—potentially doomed, but far from defeated. “To me, it wasn’t hopeless, but I also didn’t realize how kind of dark it was until it was done,” Kirk says of the new album. “There are these dystopic sort of things bouncing around.” The material’s imagery sweeps across a stark gray-scale. From the album cover’s highrises at night, to recent band photos, and even the creepy, yet playful video for “Grift-

ing” done by German animator Elenor Kopka. Following a similar vein, the track list boasts titles such as ‘“Velvet Gloves and Spit”, “Western Questions” and “Sewer Blues”—all of Timber Timbre w/ The Wooden Sky which add ele- Tue., May 2 (8 pm) ments of distor- Starlite Room, $21 tion, underground funk, occasional solitary chimes and soaring horns to round out the gritty story. With previous albums—the last three all receiving nominations for the celebrated Polaris Music Prize— Kirk brought his bandmates, Simon Trottier and Mathieu Charbonneau, new music already shaped with lyrics and arrangements ready to finesse and record. With Sincerely, Future Pollution, laid down late last year at La Frette studio in France, Kirk says, “we were a little bit all in the dark together trying to use sounds that were very new, or not of the group’s palette.” Drummer Olivier Fairfield was included in the recording process and added significantly to the new effort. He’s a familiar player with Trottier and Kirk in a side project called Last Ex—the name taken from an unrealized horror film Timber Timbre wrote music for back in 2012. Still, the biggest shift in the band’s recent evolution is a direct reflection of the times we’ve all been moving through. “It would be hard to go back now, unless—miraculously—the world goes forward, things progress in some way that is extraordinary, very suddenly … my seal has sort of broken and it has seeped in,” he says. JENNY FENIAK

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MUSIC PREVUE // COMEDY FOLK

Deep-fried monster love

B.A. Johnston discusses growing old, his beef with Tim Hortons and gremlin delights Thur., Apr. 27 (9 pm) B.A. Johnston w/ Dead Fibres The Buckingham, $12 at door

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t takes courage to play the fool, and someone has to do it. This is the mantra Hamilton-based indie comedy folk-punk performer B.A. Johnston has followed for more than a decade. Sporting wild, overgrown mutton chops, a junkyard guitar and shameless beer belly, Johnston has become somewhat of a Canadian icon. His songs feature tales of cheap beer, ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia and ‘D’ grade grocery store meat. Johnston (who didn’t want his real name revealed) had time to talk over

the phone while driving his 2006 Dodge Caravan towards Kelowna, BC. It was his eighth stop on the crosscountry “Don’t Feed ‘Em After Midnight” tour in support of his latest album, Gremlinz 3. Apparently, his previous show in Canmore was anything but tame. “A lot of Whistler people showed up and they started taking their shirts off and the bouncers were trying to put them back on,” he says. “Then they started crowd-surfing in the bathroom.”

It was a typical way to end a B.A. Johnston show. Even at this point in his career, he has to appease fans by standing on top of a toilet. “The problem with my show is that people complain that it never changes,” he says. “But when I change it, they get angry. So I have to do the bathroom encore.” Of course, some shows are better than others. “Sometimes you soar with the eagles or sometimes you die in a ditch, you know?”

While Johnston has been called a hack by some comedians, musicians and publications, his performance— while unconventional—is full of raw emotion. Early in his career, he was known to induce crowd-sung vocals and sweaty, shirtless run arounds. “The irony is that when I was younger, I was probably better, but nobody cared,” he says. “Now, I’m probably worse, but more people care.” One of the lead singles, “Drivethru Beef,” from Gremlinz 3 has Johnston

griping about constantly receiving the wrong order from various fast food venues like Burger King, Mary Browns, and of course Tim Hortons— the one establishment that has bothered him since day one. “Tim Hortons, to me, is a real temple to mediocrity,” Johnston says. “No one is happy there. I always wonder why people are eating full meals. Like I always think of a dad loading up the van and being like, ‘Okay kids, we’re going to Tim’s for dinner.’ I also really hate how they use it as our Canadian identity, but they don’t show our miserable relationship with it.” “So High in Foodland” is another memorable song, with Johnston recounting his whippet days in a Foodland grocery store. “I was high as a kite in Foodland. Sucking on that nitrous all day long when I was 15,” he says. “They never paid me any money so how could they expect me to stay sober?” With Gremlinz 3 being named after a non-existent film in the Gremlins series, Johnston ran into a few copyright roadblocks. This resulted in the iTunes and Spotify versions being titled, Grmlnz, Vol. 3. Still, naming the album Gremlinz 3 was the right call for Johnston. “Gremlins 3 to me is like this unattainable holy grail of something that should exist, but it doesn’t,” he says. “If you were a movie guy and wanted to make a ton of money, you could just make Gremlins 3 and everyone would go see it even if it sucked.” STEPHAN BOISSONNEAULT STEPHAN@VUEWEEKLY.COM

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im Cuming (a.k.a. Jom Comyn) is in love. His latest output is a 28song, multi-genre love playlist. It's an incredibly ambitious project, but not because of its length. In fact, the runtime of the album is only 58 minutes because of short songs and clever interludes used to bring many genres together. Creating an album with so many different styles and sounds is a daunting task, one that typically fails, but Cuming walks a fine line and manages to stay balanced.

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Rock Against Racism // Fri., Apr. 28 (9 PM) As an effort to thwart discrimination, local artists from the Edmonton music scene come together for a night of grassroots activism. Performances by Arlo Maverick, Gray, A Gentleman’s Pact and Tzadeka puts an exclamation mark on a movement that won’t take anyone’s racist bullshit. The night will benefit the iHuman Youth Society, whose mission is to “work with traumatized youth who exhibit high-risk lifestyles.” Get your butts out and rock your guts out because, no matter what’s on the outside, we all have the same goo inside. (The Forge, $10 in advance)

Wunderbar Anniversary Party // Sun., Apr. 30 (4 PM) Pour one out (into your face, alcoholic or not) for the Wunderbar. If you don’t know what the Wunderbar was, then find someone cool and ask them. Bands, bands, and more bands. Also: Food! Featuring Big Knife Little Knife, Heavy Weather, Prince Bunny, Digging for Rainbows, GIRL/VICES, Run With the Hunted, and more. (The Buckingham, $10)

Motown, '50s rock, lounge, country and modern indie rock are some of the sounds you'll notice as you get lost in this incredible statement of affection. Cuming's trademark baritone voice is arguably one of the most captivating in all of Canada and he uses it effortlessly to express affection for his better half. The record plays best as a “startto-finish” listen as it allows the interludes to create cohesion between songs.

Von Bieker EP release // Sat., Apr. 29 (8 PM) Akin to the soundtrack one would hear whilst in a dream where you are a magical bird flying above a sleepy forest of glowing trees, Von Bieker releases its newest collection of sounds with, Where The Love Comes Easy. Also, Lindsey Walker will be performing. She’s pretty fucking rad in her own right. (Arcadia, $10)

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Remo, Noosh, Fingertips & guests; Underdog: Rap, House, Hip-Hop with DJ Babr; every Fri THE COMMON Quality Control

Fridays with DJ Echo & Freshlan EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR Resident DJs

playing the best in hip-hop, dance and classics; Every Fri-Sat, 9pm; No cover EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE

Flashback Friday; Every Fri GAS PUMP Live DJ; 10pm

EMPRESS ALE HOUSE Bands

GERMAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE The Edmonton

Blues Society monthly dance featuring The Bluesueders; 7pm (doors), 8pm (show); $10 (EBS members), $15 (guests) HAVE MERCY Resident DJs

playing outlaw country, rock and retro classics; Every FriSat, 10pm; No cover HORIZON STAGE Mr. Fish’s Super Circus Stuff; 2pm; $12; All ages IRONGATE PUB Bryant Sailor;

Every Fri-Sat, 7pm; No cover

LB'S PUB Mark Ammar's Saturday Sessions Jam; Every Sat, 4-8pm • Keep It Greasy: A Tribute to Joe Cocker; 9pm; No minors MKT FRESH FOOD AND BEER MARKET Live Local Bands

every Sat NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Soul

Saturday Brunch with Daisy Blue; 11am; No cover • Acoustic Set, with Dennis Jagard of Ten Foot Pole; 6:30pm; No cover • Close Talker with Yes We Mystic, Bud Frasier and the Electric Razors; 8pm; $12 (adv) NEW WEST HOTEL Early:

playing the best in hip-hop, dance and classics; Every Fri-Sat, 9pm; No cover ENVY NIGHT CLUB Resolution

Saturdays: top 40, throwbacks and club anthems EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE

Rotating DJs Velix and Suco; every Sat MERCER TAVERN DJ Mikey

Wong every Sat THE PROVINCIAL PUB Saturday

Every Sun, 3pm O’BYRNE’S Open mic every

Sun; 9:30pm ON THE ROCKS Slow Walkin

Walter; 9pm; No minors

DJs

SANDS INN & SUITES Open Jam; Every Sun, 7-11pm

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Substance with Eddie

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE The

Lunchpail

Sunday Happening Jam featuring The Todd James Band; 4pm

TAVERN ON WHYTE Classic

Nights: Indie rock and dance with DJ Maurice; 9pm-2am

Classical

SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM Swing

Edmonton Winds Presents: The British Invasion; 2-5pm; $20 (general), $15 (students/ seniors)

Dance Party: Sugar Swing Dance Club every Sat, 8-12; no experience or partner needed, beginner lesson followed by social dance; sugarswing.com

CONVOCATION HALL

Saturday Country Jam (country); Every Sat, 3pm • Later: The Ride; 9pm Apr 24-29

TAVERN ON WHYTE Soul,

ON THE ROCKS Heather McKenzie Band; 9pm; No minors

motown, funk, R&B and more with DJs Ben and Mitch; every Sat; 9pm-2am

PALACE CASINO Dahlia

Y AFTERHOURS Live DJs; Every

DJs

Wakefield; 9:30pm

Fri-Sat

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main

REC ROOM Sam Spades; 9pm

SUN APR 30

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE

PCL HALL, ALBERTA COLLEGE CAMPUS Concert for Kids:

Once Upon a Star, written and arranged by Joseph Salvalaggio; 2-3pm; $10

Floor: DJ Zyppy; Every Sun

GAS PUMP Kizomba-DJ; 8pm

East Coast Kitchen Party featuring Nova Scotiables; 7pm; $9 (adv), $12 (door)

THE ALMANAC Sunday Song

Stage Hosted by Rhea March; Every Sun, 6:30-10pm; Free

MON MAY 1

ROSE & CROWN PUB The Rural

AUSSIE RULES KITCHEN & PIANO BAR Piano Show; Every

Wooftop: Metal Mondays with

Routes; 9pm SHAKERS ROADHOUSE Steve

Newsome; 9pm; $10

Sun, 9pm BAILEY THEATRE–CAMROSE

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE

Metal Phil from CJSR's Heavy Metal Lunchbox BLUES ON WHYTE Bernard

SHERLOCK HOLMES– DOWNTOWN Adam Holm; 9pm

The Bailey Buckaroos; 2pm; $15 at the Bailey Box Office or online

SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM

BLIND PIG PUB Blind Pig Pub

DEVANEY'S IRISH PUB Karaoke

Jam with Forever 51; Every Sun, 3-6:30pm

FIDDLER'S ROOST Open Stage;

BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ Sunday

7-11pm

Brunch–Charlie Austin; 9:30am-2:30pm; Cover by donation

HAVE MERCY Mississippi

Andrew Scott; 9pm YARDBIRD SUITE Keith Price

Double Quartet; 7pm (doors), 8pm (show); $24 (members), $28 (guests)

Classical WINSPEAR CENTRE A Tribute to

Marvin Hamlisch: One Singular Sensation; 8pm; $39-$93

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Chris Bruce spins

britpop/punk/garage/indie; Every Sat; Wooftop: Sound It Up! with DJ Sonny Grimezz spinning classic hip-hop and reggae; Underdog: hip-hop open Mic followed by DJ Marack THE COMMON Get Down It's Saturday Night: House and disco and everything in between with Wright & Wong, Dane EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR Resident DJs

Brasen; 9pm CHA ISLAND Karaoke Monday

night; Every Mon, 9pm; Free

Buie; 9pm

Monday Night Blues Jam hosted by the Dylan Farrell Ban; Every Mon, 8:30pm (sign up); No cover

DRAKE HOTEL Sunday

MERCURY ROOM Buddy

BLUES ON WHYTE Jason

Jamming; Every Sun, 2pm; No minors HAVE MERCY YEG Music

presents “Compete With The Beat”; Every Sun, 6pm; $10 MAMA'S GIN JOINT Sunday Jam out in your Jammies; Every Sun, 3-10pm; Free MOONSHINERS Sunday Noon Acoustic Jam; Every Sun, 12pm NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN

Soul Sunday Brunch David Unsworth; 11am; No cover • Vibe on Sundays, presented by Alize and Koba; 9pm; No cover

Songwriter Monday Night Open Stage; Hosted by Celeigh Cardinal; Every Mon (except long weekends), 8:30pm

Wakefield with Rayanne Haines and Nasra Adem; 7pm; $15 (adv) NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Happy Hour featuring The Good Goodbyes; 5:30pm • Sam Weber with North of Here; 8pm; No cover NEW WEST HOTEL Joe

McDonald; 9pm PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL Wild Rose Old Tyme

Fiddlers Association: Acoustic instrumental old time fiddle jam every Mon; hosted by the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers Society; 7pm

NEWCASTLE PUB Sunday Soul Service: acoustic open stage;

SIDELINER’S PUB Singer/

CAFE BLACKBIRD 9640-142 St NW, 780.451.8890, cafeblackbird.ca CAFFREY'S IN THE PARK 99, 23349 Wye Rd, Sherwood Park CARROT COFFEEHOUSE 9351118 Ave, 780.471.1580 CASINO EDMONTON 7055 Argylll Rd, 780.463.9467 CASINO YELLOWHEAD 12464153 St, 780.424 9467 CASK AND BARREL 10041104 St; 780.498.1224, thecaskandbarrel.ca CENTRAL SENIOR LIONS CENTRE 11113-113 St CENTURY CASINO–EDMONTON 13103 Fort Rd, 780.643.4000 CENTURY CASINO–ST. ALBERT 24 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert, 780.460.8092 CHA ISLAND TEA CO 10332-81 Ave, 780.757.2482 CHVRCH OF JOHN 10260-103 St, 780.884.8994, thechvrchofjohn. com COMMON 9910-109 St CONVOCATION HALL Old Arts Building, University of Alberta, music.ualberta.ca DENIZEN HALL 10311-103 Ave, 780.424.8215, thedenizenhall. com DEVANEY'S IRISH PUB 1111387 Ave NW, devaneyspub.com DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY 9013-88 Ave, 780.465.4834 DV8/MAMA'S PIZZA 7317-101 Ave NW EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR 8230 Gateway Blvd, elcortezcantina.com EMPRESS ALE HOUSE 9912-82 Ave NW

ENVY NIGHT CLUB West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE 10220-103 St NW, 780. 424.0077, yourgaybar.com FESTIVAL PLACE 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, 780.449.3378 FIDDLER'S ROOST 7308-76 Ave, 780.439.9788, fiddlersroost.ca FIONN MACCOOL'S–DOWNTOWN 10200-102 Ave THE FORGE ON WHYTE 1054982 Ave (Whyte Ave) GAS PUMP NIGHT CLUB & BAR 10166-114 St GERMAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 8310 Roper Rd NW HAVE MERCY SOUTHERN TABLE + BAR 8232 Gateway Blvd, havemercy.ca HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB 6603 Ada Blvd NW HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 10037-84 Ave NW, 780.433.5530, holytrinity.ab.ca HORIZON STAGE 1001 Calahoo Rd, Spruce Grove, 780.962.8995, horizonstage.com JT'S BAR AND GRILL 1107 Knottwood Road East JUBILEE AUDITORIUM 1145587 Ave NW, 780.427.2760, jubileeauditorium.com LA CITÈ FRANCOPHONE 8627-91 St L.B.’S PUB 23 Akins Dr, St Albert, 780.460.9100 LION'S HEAD PUB 4440 Gateway Blvd MAMA'S GIN JOINT 11723 Jasper Ave, 780.705.0998, mamasginjoint.com MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH 10086 MacDonald Dr NW,

hip-hop with DJ Creeazn every Mon; 9pm-2am

TUE MAY 2 BAILEY THEATRE–CAMROSE

WED MAY 3 Mules; 9pm BRITTANY'S LOUNGE

Scrambled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations; Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm • Wednesday Night Jazz; Every Wed, 9pm DUGGAN'S BOUNDARY Wed open mic with host Duff Robison; 8pm

Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner–Lots Of Love Tour 2017; 7:30pm; $30 + tax & services charges at the Bailey Box Office or online

GAS PUMP Karaoke; 9:30pm

BLUES ON WHYTE Bernard

JT'S BAR AND GRILL Karaoke;

Brasen; 9pm BRITTANY'S LOUNGE Scram-

bled YEG: Open Genre Variety Stage: artist from all mediums are encouraged to occupy the stage and share their creations; Every Tue-Fri, 5-8pm

HAVE MERCY Whiskey

Wednesdays Live Piano Karaoke featuring the Fab Tiff Hall; Every Wed, 8:30pm Every Tue-Wed Kraziness with host Ryan Kasteel; 8pm-2am LEAF BAR & GRILL Wang Dang

Wednesdays; Every Wed, 7-11pm MAMA'S GIN JOINT Wednesday Karaoke; Every Wed, 9pm; Free

GAS PUMP Karaoke; 9:30pm

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Star

JT'S BAR AND GRILL Karaoke;

Wars Disco Night, with Koba, Lando, Remo de Janeiro; 11pm; No cover

LB'S PUB Tuesday Night Open Jam Hosted by Darrell Barr; 7-11pm; No charge

NEW WEST HOTEL Joe

McDonald; 9pm

MAMA'S GIN JOINT Tuesday Open Mic; Every Tue, 9pm; Starts Jan 3; Free

ON THE ROCKS Karaoke Wednesdays hosted by ED; Every Wed, 9pm

NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN Happy Hour–Rising Star with Megan Nowlan, Ainsley Elisa, and Anna Johnson; 5:30pm

PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL Acoustic Bluegrass jam

NEW WEST HOTEL Joe

McDonald; 9pm O’BYRNE’S Guinness Celtic

jam every Tue; 9:30pm SHAKERS ROADHOUSE

Jamerama, with Tall Dark & Dirty; 7pm STARLITE ROOM Timber

Timbre with The Wooden Sky; 8pm; $21; 18+ only YARDBIRD SUITE Tuesday Session: Dave Babcock Quartet; 7:30pm (door)/8pm (show); $5

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: Chris Bruce spins britpop/ punk/garage/indie; Every Tue

EL CORTEZ MEXICAN KITCHEN + TEQUILA BAR Taco Tuesday

presented by the Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society; Guests and newcomers always welcome; every Wed, 7pm; $2 (donation, per person), free coffee available

WWW.STARLITEROOM.COM

MAIN ROOM

SHAKERS ROADHOUSE 4 Dollar

Bill Country Jam; 7pm STARLITE ROOM HammerFall, Delain; 7pm; $38.50-$85; 18+ only TAVERN ON WHYTE Karaoke;

9pm

DJs BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE Main Floor: DJ Late Fee; Every Wed PINT DOWNTOWN Wild Wing

Wednesdays at the Pint with DJ Thomas Culture; Every Wed, 10pm

SHERLOCK HOLMES–DOWNTOWN 10012-101 A Ave, 780.426.7784, sherlockshospitality.com SHERLOCK HOLMES–WEM 8882-170 St, 780.444.1752, sherlockshospitality.com SIDELINERS PUB 11018-127 St SMOKEHOUSE BBQ 10810-124 St, 587.521.6328 SNEAKY PETE'S 12315-118 Ave SQUARE 1 COFFEE 15 Fairway Drive ST. BASIL'S CULTURAL CENTRE 10819-71 Ave NW, 780.434.4288, stbasilschurch. com STARLITE ROOM 10030-102 St, 780.428.1099 SUGAR FOOT BALLROOM 10545-81 Ave TAVERN ON WHYTE 10507-82 Ave, 780.521.4404 TEDDY'S 11361 Jasper Ave TIRAMISU 10750-124 St TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 10014-81 Ave NW, 780.433.1604, trinity-lutheran. ab.ca UNION HALL 6240-99 St NW, 780.702-2582, unionhall.ca UPTOWN FOLK CLUB 11150-82 St, 780.436.1554 WILD EARTH BAKERY– MILLCREEK 8902-99 St, wildearthbakery.com WINSPEAR CENTRE 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square; 780.28.1414 WOODRACK CAFE 7603-109 St, 780. 757.0380, thewoodrackcafe. com Y AFTERHOURS 10028-102 St, 780.994.3256, yafterhours.com YARDBIRD SUITE 11 Tommy Banks Way, 780.432.0428

ALL SHOWS 18+ UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED

APR/29 SOLD OUT JIMMY EAT WORLD W/ BEACH SLANG LIVENATION.COM PRESENTS

MAY/2

MRG CONCERTS & JCL PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

MAY/3

CONCERTWORKS.CA PRESENTS

MAY/4

UBK PRESENTS

MAY/5

MRG CONCERTS PRESENTS

MAY/6

ALLEVIATE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

TIMBER TIMBRE W/ THE WOODEN SKY HAMMERFALL W/ DELAIN MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU W/ TAIKI NULIGHT FREE FOR MEMBERS

SAID THE WHALE W/ THE FAST ROMANTICS W/ DEXTRESS, A GENTLEMAN’S PACT, ECHOES OF APATHY

MAY/7

THE PROVINCIAL PUB Karaoke

with resident DJs

mcdougallunited.com MKT FRESH FOOD AND BEER MARKET 8101 Gateway Blvd, 780.439.2337 MERCER TAVERN 10363 104 St, 587.521.1911 MERCURY ROOM 10575-114 St MUTTART HALL 10050 Macdonald Dr, 780.633.3725 NAKED CYBERCAFÉ 10303-108 St, 780.425.9730 NEEDLE VINYL TAVERN 10524 Jasper Ave, 780.756.9045, theneedle.ca NEWCASTLE PUB 8170-50 St, 780.490.1999 NEW WEST HOTEL 15025-111 Ave NORTH GLENORA HALL 13535109A Ave O’BYRNE’S 10616-82 Ave, 780.414.6766 O'MAILLES IRISH PUB 104, 398 St Albert Rd, St Albert ON THE ROCKS 11730 Jasper Ave, 780.482.4767 PALACE CASINO 8882-170 St NW, 780.444.2112, palacecasino. com PINT–DOWNTOWN 10125-109 St NW PLEASANTVIEW COMMUNITY HALL 10860-57 Ave POURHOUSE BISTRO & TAPROOM 10354-82 Ave THE PROVINCIAL PUB 160, 4211-106 St RENDEZVOUS 10108-149 St ROCKY MOUNTAIN ICEHOUSE 10516 Jasper Ave ROSE AND CROWN 10235-101 St SANDS INN & SUITES 12340 Fort Rd, sandshoteledmonton.com SHAKERS ROADHOUSE Yellowhead Inn, 15004 Yellowhead Trail

TICKETS FOR STARLITE ROOM SHOWS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

Wednesday

VENUEGUIDE 9910 9910B-109 St NW, 780.709.4734, 99ten.ca ACCENT EUROPEAN LOUNGE 8223-104 St, 780.431.0179 ALBERTA COLLEGE CAMPUS 10050 MacDonald Dr NW THE ALMANAC 10351-82 Ave, 780.760.4567, almanaconwhyte. com ARCADIA BAR 10988-124 St, 780.916.1842, arcadiayeg.com ARDEN THEATRE 5 St Anne St, St Albert, 780.459.1542, stalbert.ca/ experience/arden-theatre ATLANTIC TRAP & GILL 7704 Calgary Trail South, 780.432.4611, atlantictrapandgill.com AUSSIE RULES KITCHEN & PIANO BAR #1638, 8882-170 St, 780.486.7722, aussierulesedmonton.com BAILEY THEATRE 5041-50 St, Camrose, 780. 672.5510, baileytheatre.com BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE 1042582 Ave, 780.439.1082 BLIND PIG PUB 32 St Anne St, St Albert BLUE CHAIR CAFÉ 9624-76 Ave, 780.989.2861 BLUES ON WHYTE 10329-82 Ave, 780.439.3981 BLVD SUPPER X CLUB 10765 Jasper Ave BOHEMIA 10217-97 St BORDERLINE SPORTS PUB 322682 St, 780.462.1888 BRITTANY'S LOUNGE 10225-97 St, 780.497.0011 BRIXX BAR 10030-102 St (downstairs), 780.428.1099 THE BUCKINGHAM 10439 82 Ave, 780.761.1002, thebuckingham.ca

10030 - 102 STREET

KRUSH ULTRALOUNGE Karaoke

FIDDLER'S ROOST Fiddle Jam Circle; 7:30-11:30pm

Every Tue-Wed

StarliteRoom Starliteroom starlitetoomyeg

BLUES ON WHYTE The Blue

CONCERTWORKS.CA PRESENTS

HED P.E. W/ GUESTS

MAY/12 PRINCESS NOKIA W/ GUESTS MRG CONCERTS PRESENTS

MAY/13 ANDY C (RAM RECORDS UK) W/ GUESTS UBK IN ASSOCIATION WITH YEG D&B AND FUNK BUNKER PRESENT

MAY/20 LANDMARK

EVENTS SHOWCASE

JUN/2

UBK PRESENTS

JUN/3

LIVENATION.COM PRESENTS

SPACE JESUS W/ WICK IT THE INSTIGATOR HOLLERADO W/ LITTLE JUNIOR, EVERETT BIRD

THE STARLITE ROOM IS A PRIVATE VENUE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. IF YOU REQUIRE A MEMBERSHIP YOU CAN PURCHASE ONE AT THE VENUE PRIOR TO / OR AFTER THE DOOR TIMES FOR EACH SHOW.

LOWER HALL (BRIXX)

ALL SHOWS 18+ ONLY

APR/29 DEEKLINE W/ PEEP THIS, KOBA, MONKEY TWERK, YESSMAN KOBA GOLD PRESENTS

MAY/12 PLANET X W/ NADA DEVA, KALI YUGA & THE GENESA PROJECT ASTRAL HARVEST & THE GENESA PROJECT PRESENT

MAY/13 THE MAHONES W/ GUESTS STARLITE ROOM IS PROUD TO PRESENT

MAY/19 ASTRONAUTALIS W/ TRANSIT 22, BROM JCL PRODUCTIONS & CONCERTWORKS PRESENTS

TOWANDA, EMPTY HEADS, MAY/27 P.M.M.A. W/ FEED DOGS

VUEWEEKLY.com | APR 27 – MAY 03, 2017

MUSIC 25

EVENTS WEEKLY EMAIL YOUR FREE LISTINGS TO: lisTiNGs@vueWeekly.COM FAX: 780.426.2889 DEADLINE: FriDay aT 3pM

COMEDY BIG ROCK PRESENTS: DEVANEY’S COMEDY NIGHT • Devaney's, 11113-87 Ave • 780.433.6364 • stephen.f.mcgovern@gmail.com • Weekly open-mic hosted by Stephen McGovern • Every Wed, 8:30pm • Free

BLACK DOG FREEHOUSE • 10425-82 Ave •

to join; info at info@edmontonoutdoorclub.com

FERTILITY AWARENESS CHARTING CIRCLE • Remedy Cafe, 8631-109 St • facced-

0651, obad@shaw.ca; Group meets every Thu, 7-9pm • Free

FOOD ADDICTS • Alano Club (& Simply Done Cafe), 10728-124 St • 780.718.7133 (or 403.506.4695 after 7pm) • Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia • Meetings every Thu, 7pm

PAINTING FOR PLEASURE • McDougall United Church, 10086 Macdonald Drive (south entrance) • 780.428.1818 • karenbishopartist@ gmail.com • mcdougallunited.com • A weekly group for those who like to paint, draw or otherwise be creative on paper • Every Thu, 10am-noon

FORT SASKATCHEWAN 45+ SINGLES COFFEE GROUP • A&W, 10101-88 Ave, Fort

DON'T BE SHY–PAINT A NAKED GUY

Saskatchewan • 780.907.0201 (Brenda) • A mixed group offering conversation and friendship • Every Sun, 2pm

FRIDAY NIGHT STOMP! • Sugar Foot

CHRIS TUCKER • 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch • 780.484.2121 • rivercreeresort.com • Apr 29, 7pm (doors), 9pm (show) • Tickets Start at $69.99 • 18+ only

Ballroom, 10019-80 Ave NW • 587.786.6554 • dance@sugarswing.com • sugarswing.com • Swing dance social • Every Fri-Sat, 8pm (beginner lesson begins) • $10, $2 (lesson with entry) • All ages

Centre, 34 Ave, Calgary Tr • Fri-Sat: 8:30pm • Paul Sveen; Apr 28-29 • Tim Koslo; May 5-6

COMEDY ON THE ROCKS • On the Rocks, 11740 Jasper Ave • A weekly comedy show featuring rotating headliners and more • Every Sun, 7-8:45pm

GROUP HYPNOSIS • The Grow Centre, 10516 Whyte Ave • Enjoy an evening of experiencing hypnosis, as well as, learning how to let go of physical and mental stress • Every Tue, 7-8:30pm (doors open at 6:45pm) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BASIC TOOL TRAINING WORKSHOP • HFH Prefab Shop,

COMIC STRIP • Bourbon St, WEM • 780.483.5999 • Rory Albanese; Apr 26-30 • Leonard Ouzts; May 3-6

EL COMEDY • El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar, 8230 Gateway Blvd • Hosted by Dion Arnold with weekly headliners and guest comics • Every Wed, 7pm (door), 7:30pm (show) • No cover EMPRESS ALE HOUSE • 9912-82 Ave • Empress Comedy Night: Highlighting the best stand-up Edmonton has to offer. New headliner every week • Every Sun, 9pm • Free

14135-128 Ave • 780.451.3416 ext. 237 • hfh. org/volunteer • hfh.org/volunteer/basic-tooltraining • For people interested in volunteering with HFH. Includes an orientation and practice with various tools • Apr 29 & May 5, 6, 13, 19, 26, 27, 8:30am-4:30pm • Free

LGNYEG • Happy Harbor Comics, 10729-104 Ave NW • happyharborcomics.com • Events may include guest speakers, movie nights, board game nights, video game nights and much more • First Thu of the month, 7-9pm • Free

LOTUS QIGONG • SAGE downtown 15 Sir Win-

AIKIKAI AIKIDO CLUB • 10139-87 Ave, Old Strathcona Community League • Japanese Martial Art of Aikido • Every Tue, Thu; 7-9pm

Volunteers Wanted

NORTHERN ALBERTA WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION • Duggan Community Hall,

26 AT THE BACK

83 Ave NW • 780.554.6133 • Instruction into the meditation on the Inner Light. Learn a simple technique that will lift you above life's stresses • Every Sun, 5pm • Free

SEVENTIES FOREVER MUSIC SOCIETY • Call 587.520.3833 for location • deepsoul.ca • Combining music, garage sales, nature, common sense, and kindred karma to revitalize the inward persona • Every Wed, 7-8:30pm

• Chamber Toastmasters Club: 6th floor, World

St. Jean: Pavillion McMahon; 780.667.6105 (Willard); clubbilingue.toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 7pm • Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking: Norwood Legion, 11150-82 St; 780.902.4605; norwoodtoastmasters.org; Every Thu, Oct 13-Jun 29, 7:30-9:30pm; Guests are free

To Book Your Classifieds, Call 780.426.1996 or email classifieds@vueweekly.com Artist to Artist

Chalk Artists Wanted! Chalk It Up on the Ave happens every year! We are looking for Edmonton chalk artists to submit their work and play on Alberta Avenue! If you’re interested in participating as an artist contact artsadmin@artsontheave.org

Help Someone Who Can’t!

Call Valerie at P.A.L.S. 780-424-5514 or email palsvol@shaw.ca

SEEING IS ABOVE ALL • Acacia Hall, 10433-

• Club Bilingue Toastmasters Meetings: Campus

OPEN DOOR COMIC CREATOR MEETINGS

Can You Read This?

Volunteer 2 hours a week and help someone improve their Reading, Writing, Math or English Speaking Skills.

Society of Alberta, 5215-87 St • 780.452.4661 • schizophrenia.ab.ca • The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta offers a variety of services and support programs for those who are living with the illness, family members, caregivers, and friends • 1st and 3rd Thu each month, 7-9pm • Free

GREAT EXPEDITIONS TRAVEL SLIDE • St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 84240-95 Ave • 780.469.3270 (Gerry Staring), 780.435.6406 (John Woollard), 780.454.6216 (Sylvia Krogh) • Nepal & Bhutan by Anne Loewan (May 2) • First Mon of the month, 7:30pm • $3 donation (guests are asked to bring snacks to share); everyone welcome GUIDED TOURS OF THE KURIMOTO JAPANESE GARDEN • University of Alberta Botanic Garden, 51227 AB-60, Parkland County • botanicgarden.ualberta.ca • Learn about the history of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the symbolism behind the landscape features and structures • May 7, 11:30am & 1:30pm • Free with general admission

Trade Centre, 9990 Jasper Ave; Contact: 780.462.1878/RonChapman@shaw.ca (Ron Chapman); 780.424.6364/dkorpany@ telusplanet.net (Darryl Korpany); Meet every Thu from Sep-Jun, 6-7:45pm

VUECLASSIFIEDS

1600.

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY FAMILY SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP • Schizophrenia

LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS

10740-101 St • info@vofa.ca • bit.ly/2hO97nq • First Sat of every month, 9am-12pm • Free (confirm via Facebook or email)

• Happy Harbor Comics, 10729-104 Ave • 780.452.8211 • happyharborcomics.com • Open to any skill level. Meet other artists and writers,

The Carrot’s Ultimate Garage Sale Reminder Have you started thinking about a good spring clean? The Carrot’s Ultimate Garage sale is coming up soon! For more info on our annual spring fundraiser contact artsadmin@artsontheave.org

9231-100 Ave • Dances are taught to a variety of songs and music. No partner required • Every Wed, 7-9pm • $10

Wellness, 12406-112 Ave • Gentle fusion flow yoga and painting • First Sat of each month, 7-10pm • $45 (available at Eventbrite)

PROBIOTICS WITH WATER KEFIR •

EDMONTON OUTDOOR CLUB (EOC) • edmontonoutdoorclub.com • Offering a variety of fun activities in and around Edmonton • Free

2005.

SACRED CIRCLE DANCE • Riverdale Hall,

YOGA, ART & WINE • 4 Points Health and

TOASTMASTERS

3728-106 St • nawca.ca • Meet every Wed, 6:30pm

Coming Events

#103-10324-82 Ave • capoeiraacademy.ca • Brazil's traditional game of agility and trickery • Every Sat, 2:30pm • Free • All ages

Cricket and Baseball Ltd, 7031-56 Ave • incogswomens@gmail.com • Learn the game of cricket. The group plays for fun and no experience is necessary • Every Fri, 8-10pm • $5

MONTHLY MEDITATION AND VEGAN BRUNCH • Padmanadi Vegetarian Restaurant,

Cafe, 10123 Whyte Ave • 780.757.3105 • info@ thehexcafe.com • thehexcafe.com • Meet new gamers. Go to the event solo or with a group • Every Mon, 5-11pm • $5 (one drink per person)

DROP-IN LARP • Jackie Parker Park • westernwinds.summerfrost.ca • Battle games and fighter practice using provided safe weapon boffer. An exciting way to get exercise while meeting new people with similar passions • Every Sat, 1:15pm • Free

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RODA DE CAPOEIRA • Capoeira Academy,

WOMEN'S CRICKET • Edmonton Indoor

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) • Grace United Church annex, 6215-104 Ave • 780.479-8667 (Bob) • bobmurra@telus.net • Low-cost, fun and friendly weight loss group • Every Mon, 6:30pm

MONDAY MINGLE • Hexagon Board Game

DROP-IN D&D • Hexagon Board Game Café, 10123 Whyte Ave • 780.757.3105 • info@ thehexcafe.com • thehexcafe.com • An epic adventure.Guests can make on their own chaarcters, or one that has already been started. Each night will be a single campaign that fits in a larger story arc. For all levels • Every Tue & Wed, 7pm • $5

• O'byrnes Irish Pub, 10616-82 Ave NW • 587.986.3618 • angela@letsartyparty.com • Guests will start with three poses to warm up, then move to a longer pose on 16" x 20" canvas. All will go home with a painting • Every 2nd Tue, 7-8:30pm • $35 (adv at Eventbrite), $45 (door)

• Fabulous Facilitators Toastmasters Club: 2nd Fl, Canada Place Rm 217, 9700 Jasper Ave; Carisa: divdgov2014_15@outlook.com, 780.439.3852; fabulousfacilitators.toastmastersclubs.org; Meet every Tue, 12:05-1pm • Generating Power Speakers: EPCOR Tower, 10423101 St NW: Meeting will take place on the 8th floor, 780.392.5331 (Phil); 1st and 3rd Tue each month, 12:05-1:05pm • N'Orators Toastmasters Club: Lower Level, McClure United Church, 13708-74 St: meet every Thu, 6:45-8:30pm; contact vpm@norators.com, 780.807.4696, norators.com • Norwood Toastmasters: Legion, 11150-82 St NW; Every Thu, 7:30-9:30pm • Terrified of Public Speaking: Norwood Legion Edmonton, 11150-82 St NW; Every Thu until Jun, 7:30-9:30pm; Free; contact jnwafula@yahoo. com; norwoodtoastmasters.org

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY • University of Alberta Botanic Garden • botanicgarden.ualberta. ca • Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Japanese sweets and tea are provided to guests, as well as an explanation of the tea ceremony • May 7: 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:30pm and 2:15pm • Adv tickets recommended, online at Matsukaze Chonoyu Association; $7.50 (does not include admission to the Garden)

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SEXUAL ASSAULT IN CANADA: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION • Red Ribbon Building, 9702-111 Ave NW • angel@aspecc. ca • aspecc.ca/events • A workshop that takes attendees through the history of sex assault law reform to current times, statistics, reasons that they choose to report (or not), and the experience that is commonly faced by those that come forward • May 6, 12-2pm • Entry by donation (all proceeds go to Alberta Sex Positive Education and Community Centre) • Intended for a mature audience

URBAN GREEN COHOUSING INFORMATION SESSION • Strathcona Community League, 10139-87 Ave NW • hello@urbangreencohousing.ca • urbangreencohousing.ca • For those looking for people of all ages who share a desire to live in an environmentally-responsible and community-minded environment in Edmonton’s urban core • May 10 (7-9pm), Jun 4

QUEER AFFIRM GROUP • garysdeskcom@hotmail. com • mcdougallunited.com • Part of the United Church network supporting LGBTQ men and women • Meet monthly at Second Cup, Edmonton City Centre for coffee and conversation at 12:30pm; Special speaker events are held throughout the year over lunch at McDougall Church EVOLUTION WONDERLOUNGE • 10220103 St • 780.424.0077 • yourgaybar.com • Mon: Drag Race in the White Room; 7pm • Wed: Monthly games night/trivia • Thu: Happy hour, 6-8pm; Karaoke, 7-12:30am • Fri:

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G.L.B.T.Q SENIORS GROUP • S.A.G.E Bldg, main floor Cafe, Or in confidence one-on-one in the Craft Room • 780.474.8240 • tuff69@ telus.net • Meeting for gay seniors, and for any seniors who have gay family members and would like some guidance. One-on-one meetings are also available in the craft room • Every Thu, 1-4pm

PRIDE CENTRE OF EDMONTON • Pride Centre of Edmonton, 10608-105 Ave • 780.488.3234 • pridecentreofedmonton.org/calendar.html • DrOp iN hOurs: Mon-Fri 12-7pm; Closed Sat-Sun and holidays • FierCe FuN: (24 and under) Alternating Tue, 7-9pm, games and activities for youth • JaMOuT: (12-24) Alternating Tue, 7-8:30pm, music mentorship and instruction for youth • WOMeN’s sOCial CirCle: (18+) 2nd and 4th Thu, 7-9pm, for anyone feminineidentified • MOvies & GaMes NiGhT: Alternating Fri, 6-8:30pm • arTs & iDeNTiTy: Alternating Fri, 6-8:30pm • MeN TalkiNG WiTh priDe: (18+) Sun, 7-9pm, group for gay or bisexual men • CreaTiNG saFer spaCes TraiNiNG: Interactive professional development workshops, with full or half-day options • Queer MeNTOrship prOGraM: (Youth: 12-24) (Adults-26+) Queer to Queer Mentoring TEAM EDMONTON • Various sports and recreation activities • teamedmonton.ca • Bootcamp: Garneau School, 10925-87 Ave; Most Mon, 7-8pm • sWiMMiNG: NAIT Swimming Pool, 11665-109 St; Every Tue, 7:30-8:30pm and every Thu, 7-8pm • WaTer pOlO: NAIT Swimming Pool, 11665-109 St; Every Tue, 8:309:30pm • yOGa: New Lion's Breath Yoga Studio, #301,10534-124 St; Every Wed, 7:30-9pm • TaekWONDO: near the Royal Gardens Community Centre, 4030-117 St; Contact for specific times • aBs: Parkallen Community League Hall, 6510-111 St; Every Tue, 6-7pm and Thu, 7:158:15pm • DODGeBall: Royal Alexandra Hospital Gymnasium; Every Sun, 5-7pm • ruNNiNG: meet at Kinsmen main entrance; Every Sun, 10am • spiN: Blitz Conditioning, 10575-115 St; Every Tue, 7-8pm• vOlleyBall: Stratford Elementary School, 8715-153 St; Every Fri, 7-9 • BOarD GaMes: Underground Tap & Grill, 10004 Jasper Ave; One Sun per month, 3-7pm • all BODies sWiM: Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, 8468-81 St; One Sat per month 4:30-5:30pm YOGA WITH JENNIFER • 780.439.6950 • ThreeBattles.com • A traditional approach with lots of individual attention. Free introductory classes • Tue evenings & Sat mornings

SPECIAL EVENTS EDMONTON RUG HOOKING GUILD TEA AND RUG SHOW • Pleasantview Community Hall, 10860-57 Ave NW • edmontonrughookingguild.com • May 4, 11am-2pm

KODOMO NO HI (JAPANESE CHILDREN’S DAY) • University of Alberta Botanic Garden • botanicgarden.ualberta.ca • See giant carp-shaped streamers (koinobori)flying in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, make your own koinobori and other Japanese crafts to take home. Then settle listen to Japanese folktales • May 7, 11am-3pm

ROYAL BISON • Cosmopolitan Music Society, 8426 Gateway Blvd • royalbison.ca • A twicea-year festival bringing the best art, craft and design YEG creators have made • May 5-7

SPIRIT OF SPRING FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON • Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D, 9797 Jasper Ave • mcdougallhouse.com • tickets@mcdougallhouse.com • Enjoy live music, a silent auction and a fresh and exciting collection of fashions from Edmonton’s top local retailers; with guest models from local media, business and community leaders and local sport celebrities • May 7, 11:30am (reception), 12:30pm (luncheon)

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TASTE OF STONY PLAIN ROAD • Howard Johnson Hotel, 15540 Stony Plain Road • 780.477.5169 • Featuring food and drink vendors such as: Chicken on the Way, Alley Kat, Celebrate Gluten-Free and more • May 4, 5-8pm • $10 (adv), $15 (door) • 18+ only

FREEWILLASTROLOGY ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): I have misgivings when I witness bears riding bicycles or tigers dancing on their hind legs or Aries people wielding diplomatic phrases and making careful compromises at committee meetings. While I am impressed by the disciplined expression of primal power, I worry for the soul of the creature that is behaving with such civilized restraint. So here's my advice for you in the coming weeks: Take advantage of opportunities to make deals and forge win-win situations. But also keep a part of your fiery heart untamed. Don't let people think they've got you all figured out. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20):

"One of the advantages of being disorderly," said author A. A. Milne, "is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries." I wouldn't normally offer this idea as advice to a methodical dynamo like you, but my interpretation of the astrological omens compels me to override my personal theories about what you need. I must suggest that you consider experimenting with jaunty, rambunctious behaviour in the coming days, even if it generates some disorder. The potential reward? Exciting discoveries, of course.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Ac-

cording to my reading of the astrological omens, it's time for you to take a break from the magic you have been weaving since your birthday in 2016. That's why I'm suggesting you go on a brief sabbatical. Allow your deep mind to fully integrate the lessons you've been learning and the transformations you have undergone over the past 11 months. In a few weeks, you'll be ready to resume where you left off. For now, you require breathing room. Your spiritual batteries need time to recharge. The hard work you've done should be balanced by an extended regimen of relaxed playtime.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ap-

parently, a lot of kids in the UK don't like to eat vegetables. In response, food researchers in that country marketed a variety of exotic variations designed to appeal to their palate. The new dishes included chocolate-flavoured carrots, pizza-flavoured corn and cheese-and-onion-flavoured cauliflower. I don't recommend that you get quite so extreme in trying to broaden your own appeal, Cancerian, But see if you can at least reach out to your potential constituency with a new wrinkle or fresh twist. Be imaginative as you expand the range of what your colleagues and clientele have to choose from.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In speak-

ing about the arduous quest to become one's authentic self, writer Thomas Merton used the example of poets who aspire to be original but end up being imitative. "Many poets never succeed in

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being themselves," he says. "They never get around to being the particular poet they are intended to be by God. They never become the person or artist who is called for by all of the circumstances of their individual lives. They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet. They wear out their minds and bodies in a hopeless endeavour to have somebody else's experiences or write somebody else's poems." I happen to believe this is a problem for nonpoets, as well. Many of us never succeed in becoming ourselves. Luckily for you, Leo, in the coming weeks and months you will have an unprecedented chance to become more of who you really are. To expedite the process, work on dissolving any attraction you might have to acting like someone other than yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): On

numerous occasions, French acrobat Charles Blondin walked across a tightrope that spanned the gorge near Niagara Falls. His cable was three and a quarter inches in diameter, 1,100 feet long, and 160 feet above the Niagara River. Once he made the entire crossing by doing back flips and somersaults. Another time he carried a small stove on his back, stopped midway to cook an omelet and ate the meal before finishing. Now would be an excellent time for you to carry out your personal equivalent of his feats, Virgo. What daring actions have you never tried before even though you've been sufficiently trained or educated to perform them well?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ready

for some subterranean journeys? They may not involve literal explorations of deep caverns and ancient tunnels and underground streams. You may not stumble upon lost treasure and forgotten artifacts and valuable ruins. But then again, you might. At the very least, you will encounter metaphorical versions of some of the above. What mysteries would you love to solve? What secrets would be fun to uncover? What shadows would you be excited to illuminate?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Why would you guzzle mindclouding moonshine when you will eventually get a chance to sip a heart-reviving tonic? Why spoil your appetite by loading up on non-nutritious hors d'oeuvres when a healthy feast will be available sooner than you imagine? I advise you to suppress your compulsion for immediate gratification. It may seem impossible for you to summon such heroic patience, but I know you can. And in the long run, you'll be happy if you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "You'll always be my favourite what-if." Many years ago, I heard that phrase whispered in my ear. It came from the mouth

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of a wonderful-but-impossible woman. We had just decided that it was not a good plan, as we had previously fantasized, to run away and get married at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and then spend the next decade being tour guides who led travellers on exotic getaways to the world's sacred sites. "You'll always be my favourite what-if," was a poignant but liberating moment. It allowed us to move on with our lives and pursue other dreams that were more realistic and productive. I invite you to consider triggering a liberation like that sometime soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

I'd love to see you increase the number of people, places, and experiences you love, as well as the wise intensity with which you love them. From an astrological perspective, now is an excellent time to upgrade your appreciation and adoration for the whole world and everything in it. To get you in the mood, I'll call your attention to some unfamiliar forms of ardour you may want to pursue: eraunophilia, an attraction to thunder and lightning; cymophilia, a fascination with waves and waviness; chorophilia, a passion for dancing; asymmetrophilia, a zeal for asymmetrical things; sapiophilia, an erotic enchantment with intelligence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

You could go online and buy an antique gothic throne or a psychedelic hippie couch to spruce up your living room. For your bathroom, you could get a Japanese "wonder toilet," complete with a heated seat, automated bidet and white noise generator. Here's another good idea: You could build a sacred, crazy altar in your bedroom where you will conduct rituals of playful liberation. Or how about this? Acquire a kit that enables you to create spontaneous poetry on your refrigerator door using tiny magnets with evocative words written on them. Can you think of other ideas to revitalize your home environment? It's high time you did so.

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19-Mar.

20):

Among America's 50 states, Texas has the third highest rate of teenage pregnancies. Uncoincidentally, sex education in Texas is steeped in ignorance. Most of its high schools offer no teaching about contraception other than to advise students to avoid sex. In the coming weeks, Pisces, you can't afford to be as deprived of the truth as those kids. Even more than usual, you need accurate information that's tailored to your precise needs, not fake news or ideological delusions or selfserving propaganda. Make sure you gather insight and wisdom from the very best sources. That's how you'll avoid behaviour that's irrelevant to your life goals. That's how you'll attract experiences that serve your highest good. V

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I’m a 31-year-old gay male. I’ve been with my fiancé for three years and we are getting married in the fall. I’ve got a question about initiating sex in my sleep—I read somewhere that “sexsomnia” is the “medical” term, but maybe the internet invented that? According to my fiancé, I have initiated or performed some kind of sex act in the middle of the night and then gone right back to sleep. The next day, I don’t remember anything. This freaks me out for a couple of reasons: My body doing things without my mind being in control is concerning enough, but it feels kinda rapey, since I doubt I’m capable of hearing “no” in this state. My fiancé doesn’t feel that way; he finds it sexy. The other thing—and maybe I shouldn’t have read so much Freud and Jung in college—is that I’m worried my body is acting out desires that my conscious mind doesn’t want to acknowledge. According to my fiancé, the last time I did stuff in my sleep, I rimmed him and told him how much I wanted to fuck him. Rimming isn’t a typical part of our sex life (although I’d like it to be), and my fiancé has never bottomed for anyone (I’ve topped guys in prior relationships, but in our relationship I’ve only bottomed). Is my body doing things that my mind won’t admit it wants to do? Is there a way to prevent it from happening? SEXSOMNIAC HOPING EVENTUALLY EAGER TRYSTS STOP Sexsomnia is a real and sometimes troubling phenomenon, SHEETS, and not something the internet made up like Pizzagate or Sean Spicer. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says sexsomnia is real—a real clinical condition—but they prefer the fancier, more “medical” sounding name: sleep related abnormal sexual behaviours. Dr. Michel Cramer Bornemann, a lead researcher at Sleep Forensics Associates (sleepforensicmedicine.org), describes sexsomnia as “sleepwalking-like behaviours that have sexualized attributes.” And sleep-rimming your delighted fiancé definitely counts. “Sexsomnia may be expressed as loud, obscene vocalizations from sleep (that are typically uncharacteristic of the individual while awake), prolonged or violent masturbation, inappropriate touch upon the genitals, buttocks, and breast of a bed partner, and initiation of sexual intercourse,” says Dr. Bornemann. “The vast majority of sleep disorders are not reflective of a significant underlying psychiatric condition.” So your unconscious, late-night gropings/initiatings/rimmings don’t mean you secretly desire to be an ass-eating top. And there’s no need to drag poor Sigmund or Carl into this, SHEETS, since you’re not doing anything in your sleep that you don’t desire to do wide awake. You wanna rim your fiancé, you’ve topped other guys and would probably like to top this one too—so

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neither of the examples you cite qualify as desires your “conscious mind doesn’t want to acknowledge.” (Unless you wrote me in your sleep.) Like all sleep disorders, sexsomnia is just something that happens to a very small number of people, SHEETS, there’s no need to endow it with deeper meaning. Take it away, Dr. Bornemann … “The brain is made of approximately 100 billion neurons, or electrical connections that allow effective communication between brain subunits. As with all electrical systems, errors in transmission may occur— these are called ‘switching errors.’ In sleep, switching errors may activate previously quiescent areas of the brain while other areas remain offline. In sleep-related behaviours, it is thought that deep-seated subunits near the sleep-wake generating center become triggered, which activate primal automatic behaviours. Simply stated, electrical switching errors in sleep may unleash the animal that actually lies within us all—sometimes to an extent that may have unintended criminal or forensics implications.” In most cases, sexsomniacs will hump a pillow or jerk themselves off. The sexsomniacs who tend to make the news—the ones we hear about—are the “unintended criminals” Dr. Bornemann alluded to, i.e., people who’ve sexually assaulted someone while asleep. Luckily for you, SHEETS, your fiancé is okay with your “primal automatic behaviours.” But you might wanna watch Sleepwalk with Me, an autobiographical film by Mike Birbiglia—a comedian with a sleep disorder. Birbiglia wasn’t initiating sex in his sleep— he was jumping out of windows. A danger to himself and others, he sought treatment and is no longer jumping out of windows in his sleep. You’re not a danger to yourself or others currently, SHEETS, but if you got a new partner or your current partner’s feelings about surprise, middle-of-the-night rimjobs were to change, you could be a danger. So you should chat with a doctor now about drugs and/or other interventions. “My catch-all advice is to read this book called The Promise of Sleep by Dr. William C. Dement,” says Birbiglia in an email after I shared your letter with him. “He’s sort of the father of sleep medicine. He talks about sleep hygiene extensively, i.e., how to have the best night’s sleep possible by avoiding TV, eating heavily, drinking, etc., a few hours before bed. I know this isn't exactly an answer to SHEET’s specific question, but getting a better night’s sleep could probably help him across the board in ways that he doesn't even realize.”

LOOK BUT DON'T TOUCH

My boyfriend wants to visit a private gay sex dungeon in Europe this summer but we only want to play only with each other. Any tips

on getting to play in an actual dungeon without having to put out for the guy whose dungeon it is? REQUESTS A CURIOUS KINKSTER Put Berlin on your itinerary, RACK, google “SM Apartments” or “Hoist Basements,” break out your credit card, splurge and send pics.

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I’m a straight, married male. My wife has a very close male who happens to be in a poly marriage. Recently, my wife said she would like us to be able to date others, have sex and romance, but still remain a married couple. She specifically wants to date her friend. I am struggling. I am not closed off to having a conversation about non-monogamy, but I struggle with the thought of her having a boyfriend. I want to be able to give this to her, but I feel like my mind and body are not letting me. Any advice is so much appreciated. HELP UNDERSTANDING SPOUSE’S BLUNT AND NEW DEMAND “Introducing non-monogamy into an existing monogamous relationship can be tough, especially when it wasn’t your idea,” says Cunning Minx, host of the Polyamory Weekly podcast, who has been providing poly news, advice and insights to the masses since 2005 at polyweekly.com. “It’s even more stressful when there is a potential partner waiting in the wings! Yikes!” While Minx is a poly activist and advocate, HUSBAND, she thinks both parties need to be on the same page before going poly. And before you take that step—if you take that step—Minx thinks you need to ask yourself some questions. “HUSBAND should do a fear inventory,” said Minx. “What is he afraid of? What would it mean to him if his wife had a boyfriend? What if she wanted to love a woman—does the penis make a difference? If so, why? Then he should sit with his wife and take stock of the health of their current relationship.” You can say no to opening up your marriage, HUSBAND, but your wife may decide she wants out of the marriage if no is the answer—basically, this is a circumstance where one of you is going to have to pay a pretty steep price of admission. You’ll either have to accept polyamory, or your wife will have to drop it. There isn’t really a middle ground here—or is there? “It’s perfectly acceptable for HUSBAND to self-identify as monogamous while his wife practices polyamory,” said Minx. “It’s a difficult path, and will require a high level of internal security and self-awareness on his part, but ultimately your selfidentity is your own decision.” On the Lovecast, a deep dive into the world of cuckolding: savagelovecast.com. mail@savagelove.net @fakedansavage on Twitter

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